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Time constant of a C-R circuit is `2/(ln(2))` second. Capacitor is discharged at time `t=0`. The ratio of charge on the capacitor at time `t=2s` and `t=6s` is

A

`3:1`

B

`8:1`

C

`4:1`

D

`2:1`

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