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Chemistry Question on Unit Cells

Which of the following expressions is correct in case of a CSCl unit cell (edge length, a) ?

A

rcs++rcl=ar_{cs^+}+r_{cl^-}=a

B

rcs++rcl=a2r_{cs^+}+r_{cl^-}=\frac{a}{\sqrt2}

C

rcs++rcl=32ar_{cs^+}+r_{cl^-}=\frac{\sqrt3}{2}a

D

rcs++rcl=a2r_{cs^+}+r_{cl^-}=\frac{a}{2}

Answer

rcs++rcl=32ar_{cs^+}+r_{cl^-}=\frac{\sqrt3}{2}a

Explanation

Solution

The correct option is(C): rcs++rcl=32ar_{cs^+}+r_{cl^-}=\frac{\sqrt3}{2}a