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

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XY3
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X2Y3
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X3Y2
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X3Y
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Solution

The correct option is A XY3
The number of atoms of different elements are as follows:

Number of atoms of X=18×8=1

Number of atoms of Y=12×6=3
So, the formula of the compound is XY3.

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