If the anion $(A)$ forms a hexagonal closest packing and the cation $(C)$ occupies only $2/3$ of the octahedral voids in it,then the general formula of the compound is :-

  • A
    $CA$
  • B
    $CA_{2}$
  • C
    $C_{2}A_{3}$
  • D
    $C_{3}A_{2}$

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