A compound is formed by two elements X and Y. The element Y forms cubic close packed arrangement and those of element X occupy one third of the tetrahedral voids. What is the formula of the compound?

Solid State: JEE Main 2023 Chemistry question

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A compound is formed by two elements

\mathrm{X}

and

\mathrm{Y}

. The element

\mathrm{Y}

forms cubic close packed arrangement and those of element

\mathrm{X}

occupy one third of the tetrahedral voids. What is the formula of the compound?