In closest packing of atoms

Chemistry Solid State General Single Correct MCQ

Published on: August 13, 2026

The size of tetrahedral voids is greater than that of the octahedral void.

The size of tetrahedral void is smaller than that of the octahedral void.

The size of tetrahedral void is equal to that of the octahedral void.

The size of tetrahedral void may be larger or smaller than that of the octahedrak void depending upon the size of atoms.

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For tetrahedral voids

..... (i)

Similarly for octahedral voids

.... (ii)

From equation (i) and (ii) it is clear that size of octahedral voids is larger than that of tetrahedral voids.

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