Q.

Atoms of element B (as anions) form hexagonal close packing (hcp) lattice and atoms of element A (as cations) occupy 2/3rd of tetrahedral voids. If atoms of element B (as anions of same charge as hcp lattice) forms cubic close packing (ccp) and atoms of element A (as cations) occupy octahedral voids, then,

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a

Total number of voids unoccupied per unit-cell must be same in both crystal structures.

b

Total number of tetrahedral voids occupied in hcp is same as that of octahedral voids occupied in ccp.

c

Radii of cations of element A is same in both the crystal structures.

d

Average oxidation state of metal ion is different in hcp and ccp.

answer is D.

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