Question:

Given that the radius of $N a^{+}$ion is $0.95 \,?$ and that of $C l^{-}$ion is $1.81\,?$, hence in the close packed lattice of $Cl ^{-}$ions, $Na ^{+}$ions prefer to occupy

Updated On: Jun 14, 2022
  • tetrahedral site
  • octahedral site
  • cubic site
  • trigonal site
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Solution and Explanation

Radius ratio, $\frac{r_{+}}{r_{-}}=\frac{0.95\, ?}{1.81\, ?$}=0.524$
Therefore, $N a^{+}$ ions prefer to occupy octahedral site $(0.414 - 0.732)$.
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