A current of $1\, A$ is drawn by a filament of an electric bulb. Number of electrons passing through a cross section of the filament in $16$ seconds would be roughly

  • A

    $10^{23}$

  • B

    $10^{16}$

  • C

    $10^{18}$

  • D

    $10^{20}$

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