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To which if clause does an else clause bind by standard convention?

AThe outermost if clause
BThe first defined if
CNearest preceding if
DAny arbitrary outer if
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Nearest preceding if
By convention an else clause associates with the nearest preceding if clause.
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