Which of the following best describes the purpose of an else block in an if-else statement?

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C - onditional Statements

Which of the following best describes the purpose of an else block in an if-else statement?

ATo execute code only when the <code>if</code> condition is true

BTo execute code when the <code>if</code> condition is false

CTo repeat the <code>if</code> condition

DTo stop the program

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand the role of the if block
The if block runs when the condition is true.
Step 2: Understand the role of the else block
The else block runs only when the if condition is false.
Final Answer:
To execute code when the if condition is false -> Option B
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else runs if if condition false [OK]

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