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In NaCl structure , all the : (a) all octahedral and tetrahedral sites are occupied. (b) only octahedral sites are occupied. (c) only tetrahedral sites occupied. (d) neither octahedral nor tetrahedral sites are occupied.

A

all octahedral and tetrahedral sites are occupied

B

only octahedral sites are occupied

C

only tetrahedral sites occupied

D

neither octahedral nor tetrahedral sites are occupied.

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The correct Answer is:
B
Octahedral sites are occupied by `Na^+` ions in NaCl structure
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