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The atoms of element 'Y' form hexagonal close packing and the atoms of element X occpies `(2 )/(3 )` rd portion of the number of tetrahedral voids . Write the formula of the compound formed by the X and Y .

A

`X_(2) Y_(2)`

B

`X_(2)Y`

C

`X_(3)Y_(4)`

D

`X_(4)Y_(3)`

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