A compound is formed by two elements X and Y.

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 A compound is formed by two elements X and Y. The element Y forms ccp arrangement and atoms of X occupy octahedral voids. What is the formula of the compound ?

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answered Dec 9, 2017 by mdsamim (213,225 points) 5 10 15
selected Dec 9, 2017 by sforrest072
 
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No. of Y (ccp) = 4

 No. of X (octahedral void) = 4

 X : Y = 4 : 4

 XY

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