If the crystal structure of $KCl$ is the same as that of $NaCl$,and the radius ratios are $r_{Na^+}/r_{Cl^-} = 0.55$ and $r_{K^+}/r_{Cl^-} = 0.74$,calculate the ratio of the edge lengths of the unit cells of $KCl$ and $NaCl$.

  • A
    $1.123$
  • B
    $0.891$
  • C
    $1.414$
  • D
    $0.414$

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