How many unit cells are present in a cube-shaped ideal crystal of $NaCl$ of mass $1.00 \ g$? [Atomic masses: $Na = 23, Cl = 35.5$]

  • A
    $2.57 \times 10^{21}$ unit cells
  • B
    $5.14 \times 10^{21}$ unit cells
  • C
    $1.28 \times 10^{21}$ unit cells
  • D
    $1.71 \times 10^{21}$ unit cells

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