Aluminium metal has a density of $2.72 \ g \ cm^{-3}$ and crystallizes in a cubic lattice with an edge length of $404 \ pm$. Which of the following is correct?

  • A
    It forms $bcc$ unit cell
  • B
    It forms $fcc$ unit cell
  • C
    Its coordination number is $8$
  • D
    Its coordination number is $6$

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