In a mineral $MX_2$,$M^{+2}$ ions are arranged in a $ccp$ structure and $X^{-}$ ions occupy the tetrahedral voids. What are the number of cations and anions per unit cell,the coordination number of the cation,and the percentage of occupied tetrahedral voids,respectively?

  • A
    $4, 8, 8, 100\%$
  • B
    $4, 8, 8, 50\%$
  • C
    $8, 4, 8, 50\%$
  • D
    $8, 4, 8, 100\%$

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