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A solid compound contains X,Y and Z atoms in a cubic lattice with X atoms occupying the corners,Y atoms in the body centred positions and Z atoms at the centres of faces of the unit cell. What is the empirical formula of the compound

A

`XY_(2)Z_(3)`

B

`XYZ_(3)`

C

`X_(2)Y_(2)Z_(3)`

D

`X_(8)YZ_(6)`

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B
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