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In a cubic close packed structure structure of mixed oxides, the lattice is made of oxide ions, one eighth of tetrahedral voids are occupied by the divalent ions `(A^(2+))` where one half of octahedral voids are occupied by trivalent ions `(B^(3+))`. What is the formula of the oxide ?

A

ABO

B

`ABO_3`

C

`A_7B_2O_9`

D

`AB_2O_4`

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