The reciprocal of $0$ is

$1$

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$- 1$

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$0$

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Not defined

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Solution

The correct option is D
Not defined

The reciprocal of $0$ is $\frac{1}{0}$ which is not defined. The number zero $0$ does not have a reciprocal. Because, if any reciprocal number is multiplied by 0, it will not give the product as 1.
Hence, Option $d$ is the correct option.

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Question 18
The reciprocal of 0 is
(a) 1
(b) –1
(c) 0
(d) Not defined

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(i) Zero has __________ reciprocal.

(ii) The numbers __________ and __________ are their own reciprocals

(iii) The reciprocal of − 5 is __________.

(iv) Reciprocal of, where is __________.

(v) The product of two rational numbers is always a __________.

(vi) The reciprocal of a positive rational number is __________.

0

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