Assertion : Size of tetrahedral void is much larger than an octahedral void. Reason : The…
Chemistry · JEE Advanced · NTA Exams — Solid State
Assertion : Size of tetrahedral void is much larger than an octahedral void.
Reason : The cations may occupy more space than anions in crystal packing.
Reason : The cations may occupy more space than anions in crystal packing.
- If both assertion and reason are correct and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
- If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
- If assertion is true but reason is false.
- If assertion is false but reason is true.
Answer
(D) If assertion is false but reason is true.
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