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Which of the following fcc structure contains cations in alternate tetrahedral voids?

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NaCl
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ZnS
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C
Na2O
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CaF2
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Solution

The correct option is B ZnS
In ZnS, S2 (sulphide ions) are present at fee positions giving four sulphide ions per unit cell. To comply with 1:1 stoichiometry, four Zn2+ ion must be present in four alternate tetrahedral voids out of eight tetrahedral voids present. In NaCl, Na+ ions are present in octahedral voids while in Na2O, Na+ ions are present in all its tetrahedral voids giving the desired 2:1 stoichiometry. In CaF2, Ca2+ ions occupies fee positions and all the tetrahedral voids are occupied by fluoride ion.

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