Elements X and Y have electronic configurations 1s\(^2\)2s\(^2\)2p\(^4\) and 1s\(^2\)2s\(^2\)2p\(^6\)3s\(^2\)3p\(^1\) respectively. When they combine, the formula of the compound formed is

• A XY
• B X\(_2\)Y
• C Y\(_2\)X\(_3\)
• D X\(_2\)Y\(_3\)