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Q.

A compound of formula A2B3 has the hcp lattice. Which atom forms the hcp lattice and what fraction of tetrahedral voids is occupied by the other atoms.

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a

hcp lattice – B , 23 tetrahedral voids – A 

b

hcp lattice – A , 23 tetrahedral voids – B 

c

hcp lattice – A , 13 tetrahedral voids – B  

d

hcp lattice – B , 13 tetrahedral voids –A

answer is D.

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Detailed Solution

Here  can also be written as  A4B6

Thus , hcp has six atoms so, ‘B’ forms hcp lattice and ‘A’ is present in tetrahedral void.

Total tetrahedral voids =12

Fraction of tetrahedral voids occupied by A=412=13

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