Which one of the following expressions does NOT represent exclusive NOR of x and y?
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GATE CSE 2013 · Q21
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Official answer: D) x' ⊕ y'
Boolean Algebra and MinimizationThe exclusive NOR (XNOR) operation is defined as:
Let's evaluate each option:
(A) is the canonical sum-of-products form of XNOR.
(B) (XNOR).
(C) (XNOR).
(D) (XOR, not XNOR).
Therefore, expression (D) represents XOR, not XNOR.
Try the question first, then check your work.
Examiner trap
Complementing one operand of an XOR gate converts it to an XNOR gate, while complementing both operands keeps it as an XOR gate.
This Boolean Algebra and Minimization previous year question is Q21 of the GATE CSE 2013 paper. Find more GATE CSE PYQs on Boolean Algebra and Minimization in Digital Logic, or browse all GATE CSE PYQs.
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