$A$ compound can crystallise in two forms $\alpha$ and $\beta$ which are $fcc$ and $bcc$, respectively. The $\alpha$-form has a side length of $2 \ pm$ and the $\beta$-form has a side length of $4 \ pm$. The ratio of their density $\frac{\rho_\alpha}{\rho_\beta}$ is

  • A
    $32$
  • B
    $16$
  • C
    $8$
  • D
    $4$

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