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A compound formed by elements `A` and `B` crystallises in a cubic structure where `A` atoms are present at the alternate corners of a cube and the `B` atoms are present at the alternate face centres.The formula of the compound is

A

`AB_(2)`

B

AB

C

`A_(3)B`

D

`A_(2)B_(3)`

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The correct Answer is:
A
Contribution by the atom A in the centre of the cube =1
Contribution by the atoms B at the centre of all the
six faces `=6xx1//2=3`
:. Formula of compound `=AB_(3)`
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