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A compound contains elements X and Y in 1 : 4 mass ratio. If the atomic masses of X and Y are in ratio 1 : 2, then empirical formula will be

A

XY

B

`XY_(2)`

C

`X_(2)Y`

D

`X_(4)Y`

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