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A compound contains $X, Y a n d Z$ atoms. The oxidation states of $X, Y a n d Z$ are $+ 2, + 2 a n d - 2$ respectively. The possible formula of the compound is:

A

X Y Z_{2}

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Y_{2} (X Z_{3})_{2}

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C

X_{3} (Y_{4} Z)_{2}

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X_{3} (Y Z_{4})_{3}

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Solution

The correct option is C $X Y Z_{2}$
Sum of the oxidation numbers of atoms in it, is zero.
Therfore Answer is option(A)

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