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If z - αz + ααR is a purely imaginary number and z=2, then a value of α is :
MathematicsComplex NumberJEE MainJEE Main 2019 (12 Jan Shift 1)
Options:
  • A 1
  • B 12
  • C 2
  • D 2
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The correct answer is: 2

If a complex number is purely imaginary, then it must be equal to negative of its conjugate.

z-αz+α=-z-αz+αz-αz+α=-z--αz-+α

z-αz-+α=z+αz--α

 zz-+αz-αz--α2=-zz--αz+αz--α2

z2=α2

α2=4 z=2

α=±2

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