Which of the following is the correct syntax to decode a JSON string into an associative array in PHP?

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PHP - File Handling

A$arr = json_decode($json);

B$arr = json_decode($json, true);

C$arr = json_encode($json, true);

D$arr = json_encode($json);

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Recall json_decode parameters
The second parameter of json_decode() controls whether the result is an associative array (true) or an object (false or omitted).
Step 2: Identify correct syntax
$arr = json_decode($json, true); correctly passes true as the second argument to get an associative array.
Final Answer:
$arr = json_decode($json, true); -> Option B
Quick Check:
json_decode with true = associative array [OK]

Quick Trick: Pass true as second argument to get associative array [OK]

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