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A compound formed by elements X and Y crystallizes in a cubic structure where X is the at corners of the cube and Y is at six face centres. What is the formula of the compound?

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XY
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XY2
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XY3
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XY4
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Solution

The correct option is B XY3
Given that a compound is formed by elements X and Y.
Since X atoms are at the corners, number of atoms of X =18×8=1
Since Y is at face centres, number of atoms of Y =12×6=3
Hence, the formula is XY3.

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