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An ionic compound A(x) B(y) crystallizes...

An ionic compound `A_(x) B_(y)` crystallizes in fcc type crystal structure with B ions at the centre of each face and A ion occupying centre of the cube. The correct formula of `A_(x) B_(y)` is

A

AB

B

`AB_(3)`

C

`A_(3)B`

D

`A_(8)B_(6)`

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The correct Answer is:
B
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