Fixes a bug where decompositions would reset the differentiation method of a QNode #1117
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Context: During tape construction, the differentiation options of the tape are set prior to any potential tape expansion. Since tape expansion is a tape-to-tape transformation that outputs a new tape, if a decomposition is required, the tape differentiation options are lost.
Description of the Change: Moves the setting of the differentiation options to after potential tape expansion.
Benefits: Preserves differentiation options, even if a decomposition is performed.
Possible Drawbacks: We plan to move tape expansion to the device, as a result, the logic that causes this bug within the QNode will be removed. This is not a drawback, just something to keep in mind --- an expected future change would have also eliminated this bug!
Related GitHub Issues: Closes #1115