The density of a body-centered cubic $(BCC)$ crystal of Molybdenum is $10.3 \ g \ cm^{-3}$. Calculate the edge length of the unit cell in $pm$. (Atomic mass of $Mo = 95.94 \ g \ mol^{-1}$) (in $.9$)

  • A
    $212$
  • B
    $313$
  • C
    $112$
  • D
    $252$

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