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While creating a symbolic link, an error reports that the target already exists. Which statement is true?

A ln can not override an existing target so the target must be manually removed.
B ln can override the target, but only if it is a file.
C ln can override the target, but only if it is a directory.
D ln can override the target, whether it is a file or a directory.
E ln can not override an existing symbolic link.

Explanation

The ln command normally does not replace an existing destination. Its -f (--force) option removes an existing destination file before creating the link, but an existing directory is treated as a directory destination rather than overwritten.

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