Q.

In a CsCl type crystal:

Moderate

Unlock the Full Solution and Master the Concept

Get a detailed solution and exclusive access to our masterclass to ensure you never miss a concept
By Expert Faculty of Sri Chaitanya

a

Cs+ ions form a simple cubic lattice and Cl- ions also form a simple cubic lattice

b

Cl- ion occupies body centre of Cs+ ion unit cell

c

Cs+ ion occupies body centre of Cl- ion unit cell

d

it is impossible for Cl- ion to occupy body centre of Cs+ ion unit cell because the body centre void of Cs+  is smaller than the Cl- ion size

answer is 1,2,3.

(Detailed Solution Below)

Ready to Test Your Skills?

Check your Performance Today with our Free Mock Test used by Toppers!

Take Free Test

Detailed Solution

positions of caesium and chloride can be either way round in CsCl
ctaimg
Choose your Grade and Exam
edit icon

Connect with our

Expert Counsellors

access to India's best teachers with a record of producing top rankers year on year.

+91

We will send a verification code via OTP.

whats app icon