MHT CET 2025 Chemistry question

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Which of the following statements is NOT correct regarding voids in lattice structure?

(A)Four spheres are involved in the formation of a tetrahedral void
(B)The octahedral void is surrounded by six spheres
(C)There are two tetrahedral voids associated with each atom
(D)There is one octahedral void associated with two atomsCorrect

Answer: (D)

Solution

In a close-packed structure with atoms there are octahedral voids and tetrahedral voids. So: (A) a tetrahedral void is surrounded by 4 spheres: correct. (B) an octahedral void is surrounded by 6 spheres: correct. (C) two

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