The density of $KBr$ crystal is $2.75 \, g/cm^3$ and the edge length of the unit cell is $654 \, pm$. Calculate the number of formula units per unit cell and identify the type of unit cell. $(K = 39 \, u, Br = 80 \, u)$.

  • A
    $Z = 1$,Simple Cubic
  • B
    $Z = 2$,Body Centered Cubic
  • C
    $Z = 4$,Face Centered Cubic
  • D
    $Z = 8$,Face Centered Cubic

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