C | Operators | Question 5

#include <stdio.h> 
int main() 
{ 
    int i = 3; 
    printf("%d", (++i)++); 
    return 0; 
} 

What is the output of the above program?
(A) 3
(B) 4
(C) 5
(D) Compile-time error

Answer: (D)

Explanation: In C, prefix and postfix operators need l-value to perform operation and return r-value. The expression (++i)++ when executed increments the value of variable i(i is a l-value) and returns r-value. The compiler generates the error(l-value required) when it tries to post-incremeny the value of a r-value.

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