The phenomenon of rainbow happens due to:

Reflection of sunlight and air particles

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Dispersion of sunlight due to water drops

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Refraction of sunlight from water drops

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Diffraction of sun rays from water drops

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The correct option is B
Dispersion of sunlight due to water drops

Rainbow happens due to the dispersion of sunlight. Dispersion of sunlight occurs when white light breaks into its component spectrum of colours as it passes through the water droplets.

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Rainbow is formed due to sunlight getting dispersed and internally reflected inside raindrops.

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