Q.

In a binary compound, atoms of element A form a hcp structure and those of element M occupy 2/3 of the tetrahedral voids of the hcp structure. The formula o the binary compound is:

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a

M4A3

b

M2A3

c

MA3

d

M4A

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

Effective atom count in a hcp unit cell = 6 
So, A = 6
12 tetrahedral voids total in the hcp unit cell.
M=23×12=8
Consequently, A6M8 or A3M4 or M4A3 would be the binary compound's formula.
 Therefore, the correct option is B M4A3

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