If a relation is in 2NF then

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If a relation is in 2NF then

  1. A.

    every candidate key is a primary key

  2. B.

    every non-prime attribute is fully functionally dependent on each relation key

  3. C.

    every attribute is functionally independent

  4. D.

    every relational key is a primary key

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Correct answer: B

A relation is in Second Normal Form (2NF) if it satisfies First Normal Form and every non-prime attribute is fully functionally dependent on the candidate key. This eliminates partial dependencies where a non-prime attribute depends on only part of a composite primary key.

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