If is a purely imaginary number and , then a value of is:
- (A)2✓ Correct
- (B)1
- (C)
- (D)
Answer: (A)
Solution
If is purely imaginary it equals the negative of its own conjugate, so , remembering is real. Cross-multiplying and cancelling, the mixed terms drop out and you are left with , that is . With this gives , so for the value listed.
JEE Main · 2019 · 12 Jan 2019 · Shift 1 · Single correct option