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Physical Chemistry

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Author:Ball, David W. (david Warren), BAER, Tomas

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Chapter13: Introduction To Symmetry In Quantum Mechanics

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 13.8E

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A compound consists of X and Y atoms. Its solid has the cubic unit structure shown below. Based on the information given here, which of the following statements is correct?

1. The empirical formula of this compound is X₂Y₃; X-atoms form the BCC (body center cubic) unit structure.

2. The empirical formula of this compound is X₉Y₆; X-atoms form the FCC (face center cubic) unit structure.

3. The empirical formula of this compound is X₃Y₂; X-atoms form the BCC (body center cubic) unit structure.

4. The empirical formula of this compound is X₂Y₃; X-atoms form the FCC (face center cubic) unit structure.

5. The empirical formula of this compound is X₉Y₆; X-atoms form the BCC (body center cubic) unit structure.

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