If the distance between $Na^{+}$ and $Cl^{-}$ ions in $NaCl$ crystal is $a \, pm$, what is the length of the cell edge?

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

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