[Solved] What is wrong with this query?SELECT name FROM employees EXCEPT name FROM managers; — Ans: Missing SELECT keyword before second query | SQL

SQL - Set Operations

What is wrong with this query?
SELECT name FROM employees EXCEPT name FROM managers;

AEXCEPT cannot be used with column names

BMissing SELECT keyword before second query

CSyntax requires JOIN instead of EXCEPT

DNo error, query is correct

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check syntax of EXCEPT usage
EXCEPT requires two full SELECT statements. The second query must start with SELECT.
Step 2: Identify error in given query
The second part is missing SELECT before name FROM managers, causing syntax error.
Final Answer:
Missing SELECT keyword before second query -> Option B
Quick Check:
EXCEPT needs two SELECTs [OK]

Quick Trick: Always write SELECT before both queries with EXCEPT [OK]

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