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Salt,AB has a zinc blend structure. The radius of A2+ and B2- ions are 0.7 A and 1.8 A respectively. The edge length of AB unit cell is:

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a
2.5Å
b
5.09Å
c
5Å
d
5.77Å
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Correct option is D

rc+ra=3a40.7+1.8 = 1.732a4a = 2.5×41.732=5.77 A0


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