The spinal structure (AB 2 O 4 ) consists of an fcc array o…

Chemistry Solid State General Single Correct MCQ

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Published on: August 13, 2026

The spinal structure (AB 2 O 4 ) consists of an fcc array of O 2– ions in which the :

A cation occupies one-eighth of the tetrahedral holes and B cation occupies one-half of octahedral holes

A cation occupies one-fourth of the tetrahedral holes and the B cations the octahedral holes

A cation occupies one-eighth of the octahedral hole and the B cation the tetrahedral holes

A cation occupies one-fourth of the octahedral holes and the B cations the tetrahedral holes

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The correct answer is:

A × 8 = 1, B 4 × = 2 and O 2–

= 4 so formula of spinal = AB 2 O 4

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