What Is the Simplest Formula of the Compound Represented by the Unit

question 29

Multiple Choice

What is the simplest formula of the compound represented by the unit cell provided below?

• A) AB
• B) AB₂
• C) AB₃
• D) A₂B₃
• E) A₂B₄

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