How many bits are required to represent one hexadecimal digit?
Options
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A.
2 bits
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B.
3 bits
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C.
4 bits
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D.
8 bits
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E.
None of the above
Correct Answer (Detailed Explanation is Below)
C.
4 bits
Detailed Explanation
Explanation: One hexadecimal digit represents 16 possible values (0 to F). Since 2^4 = 16, exactly 4 binary bits are required.