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Rainbow is caused due to...

Rainbow is caused due to

A

total internal reflection of sunlight by rain drops suspended n air

B

total internal reflection and dispersion of sunlight by the water drops suspended in air

C

interference of light

D

none of these

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B
Total internal reflection and dispersion of sunlight by the water drops suspended in air is the main reason by which rainbow is formed.
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