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The angle of minimum deviation for an incident light ray on an equilateral prism is equal to its refracting angle. The refractive index of its material is

A

`frac(1)(sqrt2)`

B

`sqrt3`

C

`frac(sqrt3)(2)`

D

`frac(3)(2)`

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