A compound formed by elements X and Y crystallizes in a cubic structure in which the X atoms are at the corners of a cube and the Y atoms are at the face-centers. The formula of the compound is :-
- XY3
- X3Y
- XY
- XY2
Answer
(1) XY3
Solution
Atoms of X at 8 corners: 8 18 = 1
Atoms of Y at 6 face-centres: 6 12 = 3
⇒ X : Y = 1 : 3
∴ The formula of the compound is XY3.
Answer: (1)