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JEE Main 2021Binomial Theorem Question with Solution

From: JEE Main 2021 (Online) 16th March Morning Shift

Question

If n is the number of irrational terms in the
expansion of , then (n 1) is divisible by :

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Show full solutionCorrect option: D
Correct answer
D26

Step-by-step explanation



rational if , both are whole numbers,



and

Common terms

So, 8 terms are rational

Then Irrational terms =



Factors 1, 2, 4, 13, 26, 52

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