Which expression simplified would leave you with a negative exponent when simplified in exponent form?

A: -2(-3)^2
B: 2^5 X 2^-2
C: 2^-12/2^-6
D: 2^3 - 2^4

The expression that would leave you with a negative exponent when simplified in exponent form is:

C: 2^-12/2^-6