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Angle of minimum deviation is equal to the angle of prism A of an equilateral glass prism. The angle of incidence at which minimum deviation will be obtained is

A

`60^(@)`

B

`45^(@)`

C

`30^(@)`

D

`sin^(-1)(2//3)`

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