If the anions $(A)$ form hexagonal closest packing and cations $(C)$ occupy only $2/3$ of the octahedral voids in it,then the general formula of the compound would be

  • A
    $CA$
  • B
    $CA_2$
  • C
    $C_2A_3$
  • D
    $C_3A_2$

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