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In a crystal, sulphide ions form a ccp lattice structure. The cation ' ' occupies of octahedral voids and the cation ' ' occupies 12.5% of tetrahedral voids of oxide lattice. The oxidation numbers of ' ' and ' ' are, respectively :

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Answer:
A
Solution:

S²⁻ ions form ccp. S₄ → (-8 charge)

 

 

So the formula is: .

This must be neutral. Both metals must have a +8 charge in total. From the given options: O.N. of , .

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