In a crystalline sold, having formula $XY_2O_4$ , oxide ions are arranged in cubic close packed lattice while cations $X$ are present is tetrahedral voids and cations $Y$ are present in octahedral voids. The percentage of tetrahedral voids occupied by $X$ is

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In a crystalline sold, having formula $XY_2O_4$ , oxide ions are arranged in cubic close packed lattice while cations  $X$  are present is tetrahedral voids and cations  $Y$  are present in octahedral voids. The percentage of tetrahedral voids occupied by  $X$  is

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The correct option is (A): 12.5%.

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In a crystalline sold, having formula \(XY_2O_4\), oxide ions are arranged in cubic close packed lattice while cations \(X\) are present is tetrahedral voids and cations \(Y\) are present in octahedral voids. The percentage of tetrahedral voids occupied by \(X\) is

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