In which of the following crystals, alternate tetrahedral voids are occupied?
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a
NaCl
b
ZnS
c
CaF2
d
Na2O
answer is B.
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Detailed Solution
In ZnS structure, sulphide ions occupy all FCC lattice points while Zn2+ ions are present in alternate tetrahedral voids. In zinc blend structure S-2 ions follows ccp/fcc arrangement, that means S-2 ions are present at corners and face centres .And half of alternate tetrahedral voids are occupied by Zn2+ions.