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The cubic unit cell structure of a compound containing cation M and anion X is shown below. When compared to the anion, the cation has smaller ionic radius. Choose the correct statement(s).

(A) The empirical formula of the compound is MX. 

(B) The cation M and anion X have different coordination geometries. 

(C) The ratio of M-X bond length to the cubic unit cell edge length is 0.866. 

(D) The ratio of the ionic radii of cation M to anion X is 0.414.

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Answer: (A, C)

\(\therefore\) Empirical formula is MX 

(B) Coordinate numbers of both M and X is 8.

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