In the common crystal structure of $CsCl$,$Cs^+$ and $Cl^-$ ions are arranged in a $bcc$ structure as shown in the figure. The net electrostatic force on the $Cl^-$ ion due to the eight $Cs^+$ ions is .......

  • A
    $zero$
  • B
    $\frac{1}{4\pi \epsilon_0} \cdot \frac{16e^2}{3a^2}$
  • C
    $\frac{1}{4\pi \epsilon_0} \cdot \frac{32e^2}{3a^2}$
  • D
    $\frac{1}{4\pi \epsilon_0} \cdot \frac{4e^2}{3a^2}$

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