In an ionic crystalline solid,atoms of element $Y$ form an $hcp$ structure. The atoms of element $X$ occupy one-third of the tetrahedral voids. What is the formula of the compound?
- A$X_2 Y_3$
- B$X Y$
- C$X_3 Y_3$
- D$X Y_2$
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