MHT CET Chemistry question

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For an ionic crystal of the type AB, the value of (limiting) radius ratio is 0.40. The value suggests that the crystal structure should be

Answer: (B)

Solution

A ratio of 0.40 lies in the range 0.225-0.414, so the cation occupies tetrahedral holes; octahedral needs 0.414-0.732 and

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