Question

In Chrysoberyl, a compound containing Beryllium, Aluminium and oxygen, oxide ions form cubic close packed structure. Aluminium ions occupy $\frac{1}{4}$th of octahedral voids. The formula of the compound is

• A. BeAlO4
• B. BeAl2O4
• C. Be2AlO2
• D. BeAlO2

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

BeAl2O4

Answer 2

The correct answer is (B) : BeAl2O4.