Potassium has a $bcc$ structure with a nearest neighbour distance of $4.52 \ \mathring{A}$. Its atomic weight is $39$. Its density (in $kg \ m^{-3}$) will be:

  • A
    $454$
  • B
    $804$
  • C
    $852$
  • D
    $910$

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