Calculate the coordination number of $Na^{+}$ in $NaCl$ crystal, given the radii of $Na^{+}$ and $Cl^{-}$ are $95 \ pm$ and $181 \ pm$ respectively.

  • A
    $8$
  • B
    $4$
  • C
    $6$
  • D
    $12$

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