Consider the $bcc$ unit cells of the solid $1$ and $2$ with the position of atoms as shown below. The radius of atom $B$ is twice that of atom $A$. The unit cell edge length is $50\%$ more in solid $2$ than in $1$. What is the approximate packing efficiency in solid $2$? $........... \%$

  • A
    $90$
  • B
    $75$
  • C
    $65$
  • D
    $45$

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