Gold (atomic radius $0.144 \ nm$) crystallizes in an $fcc$ unit cell. What is the length of the side (edge) of the unit cell in $nm$?

  • A
    $0.407$
  • B
    $1.509$
  • C
    $0.987$
  • D
    $2.345$

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