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A compound contains atoms A, B and C. the oxidation number of A is `+2`, of B is `+5` and of C is `-2`. The possible formula of the compound is

A

`XYZ_(2)`

B

`Y_(2)(XZ_(3))_(2)`

C

`X_(3)(YZ_(4))_(2)`

D

`X_(3)(Y_(4)Z)_(2)`

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C
Sum of the oxidation numbers of atoms in it, is zero.
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