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The refracting angle of a prism is A and refractive index of the material of the prism is cot `(A//2)`. The angle of minimum deviation is

A

`180^(@) -2A`

B

`90^(@)-A`

C

`180^(@)+2A`

D

`180^(@) - 3A`

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