In a cubic solid, atoms A occupy the corners and atoms B occupy the face centres. If one A atom is missing from one corner of each unit cell, the formula of the compound is

A. A₂₄B₇

B. AB₃

C. A₇B₁₂

D. A₇B₂₄

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Answer: D. A7B24

A \(=7\times\frac18=\frac78\), B \(=6\times\frac12=3\). Ratio \(\frac78:3=7:24\).

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