In a crystal of $NaCl$, the distance between $Na^{+}$ and $Cl^{-}$ is $x \, pm$. What is the edge length of the unit cell?

  • A
    $4x$
  • B
    $\frac{x}{4}$
  • C
    $\frac{x}{2}$
  • D
    $2x$

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