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What is the simplest formula of a solid whose unit cell has the atom A at each corner, the atom B at each face centre and a atom C at the body centre.

A

`A_(2)BC`

B

`AB_(2)C`

C

`AB_(3)C`

D

`ABC_(2)`

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