- Group the binary number into 4-bit segments: \( 1100 \, 1010 \, 1110 \, 1011 \).
- Convert each segment to hexadecimal: \( 1100 = C \), \( 1010 = A \), \( 1110 = E \), \( 1011 = B \).
- Thus, the hexadecimal equivalent is CAEB.
Conclusion:
The correct answer is option (b).