If a compound (oxide) has an $hcp$ arrangement and the cations $M$ occupy two-thirds of the octahedral voids,the formula of the compound is:

  • A
    $M_3O$
  • B
    $M_3O_2$
  • C
    $M_2O_3$
  • D
    $M_3O_4$

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