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A compound contains two types of atoms X and Y. It crystallizes in a cubic lattice with atoms X at the corners of the unit cell and atoms Y at the body centre. The simplest possible formula of this compound is

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X_{8} Y

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X_{2} Y

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X Y

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X Y_{8}

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Solution

The correct option is C $X Y$
$X = 8 \times \frac{1}{8} = 1 Y = 1 \times 1 = 1$

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