In a solid, P atoms form FCC, Q atoms are present in alternate edge centres, R in alternate tetrahedral voids. If P atoms on the two face centres are replaced by X atoms, then the formula of the compound is:
A
P3QR4X
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B
P3Q2R4X
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C
P2Q2R3X2
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D
P4QR4X2
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Solution
The correct option is AP3QR4X In FCC, Z=4 No. of tetrahedral voids=8 No. of edge centres=12 Alternate tetrahedral voids=4 Alternate edge centres=4 Hence, original crystal is=P4Q1R4
After replacement of P atoms, Crystal is=P3QR4X