Which Medium Has a Lower Index of Refraction: C or D?

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Light travels from medium C to medium D. The angle of incidence is larger than the angle of refraction. Which medium has the lower index of refraction? Explain your logic.
 
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We don't spoon feed here. Show your effort.
 
I'll spoon feed you a hint. Study Snell's law.
 
I got this answer: Fast medium will have smaller index of refraction because you can't refract the light by more than 90 degrees.