Ionic radii of cation $A^{+}$ and anion $B^{-}$ are $102 \ pm$ and $181 \ pm$ respectively. These ions are allowed to crystallize into an ionic solid. This crystal has cubic close packing for $B^{-}$ and $A^{+}$ is present in all octahedral voids. The edge length of the unit cell of the crystal $AB$ is $pm$.

  • A
    $566$
  • B
    $555$
  • C
    $544$
  • D
    $533$

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