Identify the error in this Ruby code that tries to set a default value of 0 for missing keys:

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Ruby - Hashes

h = Hash.new
h.default = 0
puts h[:missing]

Ah.default=0 sets default but does not affect missing keys

BNo error; code works and prints 0

Ch.default=0 should be h.default = 0 (space required)

DSyntax error in setting default value

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check default value assignment
Using h.default = 0 correctly sets the default value for missing keys after hash creation.
Step 2: Access missing key
Accessing h[:missing] returns 0 as expected, no error occurs.
Final Answer:
No error; code works and prints 0 -> Option B
Quick Check:
Setting default after creation works [OK]

Quick Trick: Use h.default = value to set default after creation [OK]

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