The number of tetrahedral voids per unit $HCP$ cell is

  • A
    $2$
  • B
    $6$
  • C
    $8$
  • D
    $12$

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The molecular formula of a compound is $AB_2O_4$. Atoms of $O$ form a $ccp$ lattice. Atoms of $A$ (cation) occupy $\frac{1}{8}$ of the tetrahedral voids. Atoms of $B$ (cation) occupy a fraction of the octahedral voids. What is the fraction of vacant octahedral voids?

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$(a)$ In $ccp$ structure,$a = \dots \dots r$.
$(b)$ In $hcp$ structure,packing efficiency $= \dots \dots \%$.
$(c)$ In $bcc$ structure,percentage of packing efficiency $= \dots \dots \%$.

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