Compare the dispersive powers of two prisms if one of them deviates the blue and red rays through $10^{\circ}$ and $6^{\circ}$ respectively,and the second prism through $8^{\circ}$ and $4.5^{\circ}$.

  • A
    $0.69$
  • B
    $0.79$
  • C
    $0.89$
  • D
    $0.99$

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