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For which of the two lenses $L_{1}$ and $L_{2}$ the chromatic aberration will be more if the dispersive power of the material of $L_{1}$ is less than that of $L_{2}$ :

A

$L_{1}$

B

$L_{2}$

C

$L_{1} = L_{2}$

D

none of the above

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Correct option is B)

Chromatic aberration of a lens is directly related to its dispersive power that is more the dispersive power, more is chromatic aberration.

Since, dispersive power of $L_{2}$ is more than $L_{1}$ , chromatic aberration will be more in $L_{2}$ .

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