An ionic compound $X^{+}Y^{-}$ has a $bcc$ structure. The distance between two nearest ions is $1.73 \, \mathring{A}$. What would be the edge length of the unit cell in $pm$?

  • A
    $200$
  • B
    $173$
  • C
    $142.2$
  • D
    $400$

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