MHT CET Chemistry question

ChemistryThe Solid StateMHT CET

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KCl crystallises in the same type of lattice as NaCl. Calculate the ratio of the side of the unit cell for KCl to that for NaCl (given = 0.55 and = 0.74)

Answer: (A)

Solution

Taking r(Cl-) = x: r(Na+) = 0.55x, r(K+) = 0.55x/0.74 = 0.743x; edge ∝ (r+ + r-), so ratio = 1.743/1.55 =

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