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A compound contains two types of atoms X and Y. It crystallizes in a cubic lattice with atoms X at the corners of the unit cell and atoms Y at the body center. The simplest possible formula of this compound is:

A

`X_()3)Y`

B

`X_(2)Y`

C

XY

D

`XY_(6)`

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The correct Answer is:
C
X atoms per unit cell =`1//8times8=1`
Y atoms per unit cell =1
`therefore` formula of compound :XY
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