One of the refractive surfaces of a prism of angle $30^{\circ}$ is silvered. $A$ ray of light incident at an angle of $60^{\circ}$ retraces its path. The refractive index of the material of the prism is:

  • A
    $\sqrt{2}$
  • B
    $\sqrt{3}$
  • C
    $3/2$
  • D
    $2$

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