$A$ thin lens made of glass (refractive index $= 1.5$) of focal length $f = 16 \; cm$ is immersed in a liquid of refractive index $1.42$. If its focal length in liquid is $f_{l}$,then the ratio $f_{l} / f$ is closest to the integer:

  • A
    $1$
  • B
    $5$
  • C
    $9$
  • D
    $17$

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