If the CO/CO\(_2\) deficiency ratio in a mine is \(2\%\), it indicates
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A higher CO/CO\(_2\) deficiency ratio indicates increasing severity of spontaneous heating.
\[
\boxed{2\% \Rightarrow \text{Advanced stage of heating}.}
\]
Step 1: Recall the Graham's ratio (CO/CO\(_2\) deficiency ratio).
The CO/CO\(_2\) deficiency ratio is used to assess spontaneous heating in coal mines.
Step 2: Interpret the given value.
A ratio of
\[
\boxed{2\%}
\]
indicates that spontaneous heating has progressed to an
\[
\boxed{\text{advanced stage}.}
\]
Hence,
\[
\boxed{(C)}
\]
is the correct answer.