The angle of a prism is $A$ and its refractive index is $\cot \frac{A}{2}$. The angle of minimum deviation is:

  • A
    $180^\circ - 3A$
  • B
    $180^\circ + 2A$
  • C
    $90^\circ - A$
  • D
    $180^\circ - 2A$

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