The ratio of the number of active nuclei of two different radioactive samples is $2:3$. Their half-lives are $1 \ h$ and $2 \ h$ respectively. The ratio of the number of active nuclei after $6 \ h$ will be:

  • A
    $1:1$
  • B
    $1:12$
  • C
    $4:3$
  • D
    $3:4$

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