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Conjugate of complex number 1 + 2i is

  • (i) −1 − 2i
  • (ii) −1 + 2i
  • (iii) 1 − 2i
  • (iv) 1 − i

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The conjugate of a complex number is found by changing the sign of its imaginary part. For the complex number 1 + 2i, the imaginary part is 2i. Therefore, the conjugate is 1 - 2i.

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  • (i) −1 − 2i
  • (ii) −1 + 2i
  • (iii) 1 − 2i
  • (iv) 1 − i

Among the options provided, the correct answer is (iii) 1 − 2i.