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Published on: August 13, 2026

Let denote the complex conjugate of a complex number . If is a non-zero complex number for which both real and imaginary parts of are integer; then which of the following is/are possible value(s) of ? [2022 Adv.]

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The correct answer is:
A

On comparing,

........(i)

and .........(ii)

On squaring and adding Eqs. (i) and (ii), we get

For option ,

Only possible, if or
Option is correct.
For option ,

Sum of two integers cannot be , so wrong option.
For option ,

Sum of two integers cannot be , so wrong option.

For option ,

Sum of two integers cannot be , so wrong option.

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