Polonium (atomic mass = $209$) crystallises in a simple cubic structure with a density of $9.32 \ g \ cm^{-3}$. Its lattice parameter (in $pm$) is closest to:

  • A
    $421$
  • B
    $334$
  • C
    $481$
  • D
    $193$

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