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In floorite structure `(CaF_(2))`

A

`Ca^(+2)` ions are ccp & `F^(-)` ions are present in all the tetrahedral voids

B

`Ca^(+2)` ions are ccp & `F^(-)` ions are present in all the octahedral voids

C

`Ca^(+2)` ions are ccp & `F^(-)` ions are present in all the octahedral voids and half of the tetrahdedral voids.

D

None of these

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