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A substance `A_(x) B_(y) ` crystallises in a face centred cubic ( fcc ) lattice in which atoms 'A' occupy each corner of the cube and atoms 'B' occupy the centers of each face of the cube . Identify the CORRECT composition of the substance `A_(x) B_(y)` .

A

`AB_(3) `

B

`A_(4) B_(3)`

C

`A_(3) B`

D

composition cannot be specified

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