Identify the error in the following bash command intended to redirect errors to error.log:

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Bash Scripting - Error Handling

Identify the error in the following bash command intended to redirect errors to error.log:

command 2> & error.log

AThe redirection operator '2>' is incorrect for errors

BThe ampersand '&' should be replaced with '1'

CThere is a space between '2>' and '&' causing syntax error

DThe filename 'error.log' must be quoted

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Analyze redirection syntax
Redirection operators like '2>&1' must not have spaces between parts.
Step 2: Identify the syntax error
Space between '2>' and '&' breaks syntax, causing error.
Final Answer:
There is a space between '2>' and '&' causing syntax error -> Option C
Quick Check:
No spaces allowed in redirection like 2>&1 [OK]

Quick Trick: No spaces allowed in redirection operators like 2>&1 [OK]

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