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An alloy of Cu , Ag and Au is found to have copper constituting the face lattice. If Ag atoms occupy the edge centres and Au is present at body centre , the alloy has formula

  • Option 1)

    Cu4Ag2Au

  • Option 2)

    Cu4Ag4Au

  • Option 3)

    Cu4Ag3Au

  • Option 4)

    CuAgAu

 

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Number\, of\, Cu\,\, atom=8\times \frac{1}{8}+6\times \frac{1}{2}=4

Number\, of\, Ag\,\, atom=12\times \frac{1}{4}=3

Number\, of\, Au\,\, atom=1

Hence formula of compound is Cu4Ag3A4

 

Centered unit cell -

In centered unit cell, constituent particles are present in position other than corners in addition to corners.

- wherein

Three types: face centered, body centered, end centered.

 

 


Option 1)

Cu4Ag2Au

This is incorrect

Option 2)

Cu4Ag4Au

This is incorrect

Option 3)

Cu4Ag3Au

This is correct

Option 4)

CuAgAu

This is incorrect

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