Which of the following is a valid Karnaugh map grouping rule ?

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Which of the following is a valid Karnaugh map grouping rule ?

  1. A.

    Groups must be in straight line, with no gaps

  2. B.

    Groups must be in circles

  3. C.

    Groups can only have four terms

  4. D.

    Each Group must contain only adjacent cells

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Correct answer: D

Valid Karnaugh map grouping rules require that groups contain 2^n cells (1, 2, 4, 8, etc.) and must be rectangular or square. Groups should wrap around edges when necessary to maximize cell coverage while minimizing the number of groups.

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