MHT CET Chemistry question

ChemistryThe Solid StateMHT CET

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A compound formed by elements X and Y crystallizes in the cubic structure, where X is at the corners of the cube and Y is at the six face centres. What is the formula of the compound? If side length is 5 Å, estimate the density of the solid assuming atomic weight of X and Y as 60 and 90 respectively

Answer: (B)

Solution

X: and Y: , so the formula is (rules out (a) and (d)); $M = 60 + 3 × 90 =

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