Which of the following is the correct syntax for an if statement in PHP?

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PHP - Conditional Statements

Aif condition { echo 'Yes'; }

Bif (condition) { echo 'Yes'; }

Cif condition: echo 'Yes'; endif;

Dif [condition] { echo 'Yes'; }

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Recall PHP if statement syntax
In PHP, the condition must be inside parentheses and the code block inside curly braces.
Step 2: Check each option
if (condition) { echo 'Yes'; } matches the correct syntax: if (condition) { ... }. if condition { echo 'Yes'; } misses parentheses, C uses alternate syntax but missing parentheses, D uses square brackets which is invalid.
Final Answer:
if (condition) { echo 'Yes'; } -> Option B
Quick Check:
Parentheses around condition = correct syntax [OK]

Quick Trick: Always use parentheses around condition in if [OK]

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