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In the binomial expansion of (ab)n,n>5, the sum of 5th and 6th terms is zero, then ab equals-

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5n4
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6n5
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n56
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n45
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Solution

The correct option is D n45
Since, in binomial expansion of (ab)n,n5,
the sum of fifth and sixth term is equal to zero
nC4an4b4+nC5an5b5=0
n!(n4)!4!an4b4n!(n5)!5!an5b5=0
ab=n45

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