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A compound is formed by cation C and A. The anions form hexagonal closed packed (hcp) lattice and the cations occupy 75% of octahedral voids. The formula of the compound is
A
B
C
D
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C
Anions A are in hcp. So number of anions are 6. Cations are in 75% octahedral voids. So no. of cations are 
So formula will be 
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