Atoms of an element $Z$ form a hexagonal closed packed $(hcp)$ lattice and atoms of element $X$ occupy all the tetrahedral voids. The formula of the compound is

  • A
    $XZ$
  • B
    $XZ_{2}$
  • C
    $X_{2}Z$
  • D
    $X_{4}Z_{3}$

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