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A compound contains atoms X,Y and Z. the oxidation number of X is `+2`, of Y is `+5` and of Z is `-2`. The possible formula of the compound is

A

`XYZ_2`

B

`Y_2(XZ_3)_2`

C

`X_3(YZ_4)_2`

D

`X_3(Y_4Z)_2`

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C
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