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A compound is formed by elements A and B. If atoms A are at the corner of a cube and atoms B are at the centre of the body, then the simplest formula of the compound will be:

A

`A_(8)B_(4)`

B

`AB_(6)`

C

AB

D

`A_(6)B`

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The correct Answer is:
C
Atoms of A per unit of the cell =`8times1/8=1` Atoms of B per unit cell=1
`therefore` The simplest formula of the compound is AB
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