The edge length of the unit cell of a crystal is $288 \ pm$. If its density is $7.2 \ g \ cm^{-3}$ and the molar mass is $52 \ g \ mol^{-1}$, determine the type of unit cell.

  • A
    Hexagonal cubic
  • B
    Simple cubic
  • C
    Face-centered cubic
  • D
    Body-centered cubic

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