In an $NaCl$ crystal, the radii of $Na^{+}$ and $Cl^{-}$ ions are $95 \, pm$ and $180 \, pm$ respectively. The edge length of its unit cell is ........... $pm$.

  • A
    $275$
  • B
    $550$
  • C
    $265$
  • D
    $85$

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