$Na$ and $Mg$ crystallise in $b.c.c.$ and $f.c.c.$ type crystals respectively. The number of atoms of $Na$ and $Mg$ present in the unit cell of their respective crystals is:

  • A
    $4$ and $2$
  • B
    $9$ and $14$
  • C
    $14$ and $9$
  • D
    $2$ and $4$

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