Time evolution of wave function in an infinite square well potential

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For this question my ans. is coming option (3) since the time part of the wave comes out to be same for both the energy states which is (-1)^(-1/8) and (-1)^(-9/8) respectively (using exp(-iEt/ħ)).
But the correct option is given option (4).
Am I right??

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