JEE CHEMISTRY MCQ: SOLID STATE

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Structure of a compound of the formula

{A}_2 {B}

in which each

{B}^{2-}

ions is co- ordinated by eight

{A}^{+}

ions and each

{A}^{+}

ion by four

{B}^{-}

ions is called

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Correct option: B

anti - fluorite structure

Option B (anti - fluorite structure) is correct because in an anti-fluorite structure, the cation to anion ratio is 2:1, and the coordination numbers are 4 for the cation and 8 for the anion.

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