In a $NaCl$ crystal, the distance between $Na^{+}$ and $Cl^{-}$ ions is $a \ pm$. What is the edge length of the unit cell?

  • A
    $2a \ pm$
  • B
    $a/2 \ pm$
  • C
    $4a \ pm$
  • D
    $a/4 \ pm$

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