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A compound formed by elements X and Y crystallizes in the cubic structure, where X atoms are at the corners of a cube and Y atoms are at the centres of the body. The formula of the compound is : (A) XY (B) XY2 (C) X2Y3 (D) XY3

Answer»

The correct option (A) XY   

Explanation:

X = 8 x 1/8 = 1  (at corner) 

Y = 1 × 1 = 1 (at body center) 

So formula of compound = XY



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