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A compound formed by elements A and B crystallizes in cubic structure where A atoms are at the corners of a cube and B atoms are at the face center . What is the formula of the compound ?

A

AB

B

`AB_(2) `

C

`AB_(3)`

D

`A_(2)B_(3)`

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The correct Answer is:
C
A atom are eight corners of the cube.
therefore , the number of A atoms in the unit cell B atoms are at the face centere of six faces Therefore, its share in the unit cell.
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