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A compound X formed by elements X and Y crystallises in a cubic structure, where X atoms are present at the corners of a cube and Y atoms are at the centres of the body. The formula of compound is:

A

XY

B

`XY_(2)`

C

`X_(2)Y_(3)`

D

`XY_(3)`

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The correct Answer is:
A
Contribution of X atoms at the corners of cube
`=8xx1//8=1`
Contribution of Y atoms at the centre of body of cube `=1`
`:.` Formula of cube `=XY`
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