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
    $\frac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$
  • B
    $\sqrt{3}$
  • C
    $\frac{\sqrt{3}}{2}$
  • D
    $\frac{3}{2}$

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