What will be the output of this C code?

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C - Variables and Data Types

unsigned int x = 4294967295;
long int y = x;
printf("%ld", y);

ACompilation error

B4294967295

D-1

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand variable types and values
'x' is unsigned int with max 32-bit value 4294967295; 'y' is long int.
Step 2: Assign unsigned int to long int
Value fits in long int (usually 64-bit), so 'y' holds 4294967295.
Step 3: Print 'y' with %ld
Output prints 4294967295 as expected.
Final Answer:
4294967295 -> Option B
Quick Check:
Unsigned to long int preserves value [OK]

Quick Trick: Unsigned int fits in long int, prints same value [OK]

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