If the distance between $Na^{+}$ and $Cl^{-}$ ions in sodium chloride crystal is $X \ pm$, the length of the edge of the unit cell is

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

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