If an Ionic Solid Has a Face-Centered Cubic Lattice of Anions

question 68

Multiple Choice

If an ionic solid has a face-centered cubic lattice of anions (X^n-) and all the octahedral holes are occupied by metal cations (M^m+) ,what is the formula for the compound?

• A) M₂X
• B) MX
• C) MX₂
• D) M₂X₃
• E) M₃X₂

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