In a $BCC$ lattice containing $X$ and $Y$ type of atoms,$X$ type of atoms are present at the corners and $Y$ type of atoms are present at the body center. In its unit cell,if three atoms are missing from the corners,the formula of the compound is:

  • A
    $X_5 Y_8$
  • B
    $X_8 Y_5$
  • C
    $X_3 Y_5$
  • D
    $X_5 Y_3$

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