Question:

What fraction of one edge centred octahedral void lies in one unit cell of fcc?

Updated On: Jun 27, 2024
  • \(\frac 13\)

  • \(\frac 14\)

  • \(\frac {1}{12}\)

  • \(\frac 12\)

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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

In a face-centered cubic unit cell, each edge is shared by 4 adjacent unit cells. Therefore, if you consider the edge-centered octahedral void, only \(\frac 14^{th}\) of the void is contained within one unit cell. This is because each unit cell contributes \(\frac 14^{th}\) of the void, and when you sum up the contributions from all adjacent cells, you get the complete void.

So, the correct option is (B): \(\frac 14\)

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