An ionic solid $X^{+} Y^{-}$ crystallizes in a $bcc$ structure. If the distance of the closest approach between the two ions is $173 \ pm$, what is the edge length of the unit cell in $pm$?

  • A
    $200$
  • B
    $141.4$
  • C
    $142.2$
  • D
    $244.9$

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