MHT CET Chemistry question

ChemistryThe Solid StateMHT CET

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A mineral having the formula crystallize in cubic close packed lattice with the A atoms occupying the lattice points. The coordination number of atoms of A, atoms of B and the fraction of the tetrahedral sites occupied by B are respectively

Answer: (B)

Solution

With A at the ccp lattice points (4 per cell) and AB2 requiring 8 B atoms, B occupies all 8 tetrahedral sites (100%), so

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