[Solved] Identify the error in this code snippet that tries to click a hidden element:WebElement element = driver.findElement(By.id("hiddenBtn")); element.click(); | Selenium Java

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Identify the error in this code snippet that tries to click a hidden element:

WebElement element = driver.findElement(By.id("hiddenBtn"));
element.click();

ANo error, element.click() works on hidden elements

BThrows NoSuchElementException because element is missing

CThrows ElementNotVisibleException because element is hidden

DThrows StaleElementReferenceException due to stale element

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand click behavior on hidden elements
Trying to click a hidden element using element.click() causes ElementNotVisibleException because Selenium cannot interact with invisible elements.
Step 2: Check element presence
The element is found, so no NoSuchElementException. It is not stale, so no StaleElementReferenceException.
Final Answer:
Throws ElementNotVisibleException because element is hidden -> Option C
Quick Check:
Click hidden element error = ElementNotVisibleException [OK]

Quick Trick: Clicking hidden elements throws ElementNotVisibleException [OK]

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