Calculate the edge length of a unit cell that crystallizes to form a $BCC$ structure. (Radius of atom is $2.17 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$,$\sqrt{3} = 1.732$)

  • A
    $4.3 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$
  • B
    $2.5 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$
  • C
    $5.0 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$
  • D
    $3.1 \times 10^{-8} \ cm$

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