The resistance of a coil is $4.2\, \Omega$ at $100\,^{\circ}C$ and the temperature coefficient of resistance of its material is $0.004\,^{\circ}C^{-1}$. Its resistance at $0\,^{\circ}C$ is ............. $\Omega$.

  • A
    $6.5$
  • B
    $5$
  • C
    $3$
  • D
    $4$

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