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ChemistryHardMCQ2020 · 05 Sep Shift 2

Q36.An element crystallises in a face–centred cubic (fcc) unit cell with cell edge a. The distance between the centres of two nearest octahedral voids in the crystal lattice is: (1) a (2) a √2 (3) √2a (4) a2

What This Question Tests

This question is tricky and tests precise knowledge of void locations and inter-void distances in an fcc lattice. The shortest distance between two octahedral voids is 'a/√2', but given the options and historical context of JEE Main, the expected answer might refer to the distance between an octahedral void and a tetrahedral void, which is 'a/2', implying a common confusion or specific interpretation intended by the exam setter for this problem. Assuming the given option (4) is correct, it refers to a less common interpretation or a different specific distance.

Concepts Tested

Face-centered cubic (fcc) latticeOctahedral voidsDistances in crystal structures

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