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Course: Class 12 Chemistry (India) > Unit 1

Lesson 4: Packing and packing efficiency in cubic cells
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Class 12 Chemistry (India)
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Packing and packing efficiency in cubic cells
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Calculating the simplest formula for a given cubic crystal.

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Problem

A compound containing elements X and Y crystallises with a cubic structure.
X atoms occupy 5 of the corners while Y atom is present at the body centre.
Which of the following best depicts the simplest formula of the compound?
Choose 1 answer: