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A binary solid (A^+ B^-) has a zinc blen...

A binary solid `(A^+ B^-)` has a zinc blende structure with `B^-` ions constituting the lattice and `A^+` ions occupying `25%` of tetrahedral holes. The formula of the solid is

A

AB

B

`AB_2`

C

`A_2B`

D

`A_2B_3`.

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B
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