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The reason for shining of air bubble in water is

A

diffraction of light

B

dispersion of light

C

scattering of light

D

total internal reflection of light

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(d) An air bubble in water shines due to total internal reflection at its outer surface. Here, light is propagating from denser medium (water) to rarer medium (air) and if `igttheta_(C)` total internal reflection takes place at the surface of the bubble.
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