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Published on: August 13, 2026
In a compound, atoms of element Y form ccp lattice and those of element X occupy 
of tetrahedral voids. The formula of the compound will be
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D
According to question : Number of Y atom in ccp unit cell
= 4
Number of X atom in ccp unit cell = 8 × 
Formula of compound = X 16/3 Y 4 = X 16 Y 12 = X 4 Y 3
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