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if a and b are two odd distinct prime numbers and if a > b then `a^2 - b^2` can never be divided by :

A

are always co-primes

B

have atleast one common factor othe than 1

C

if `(a + b) or (a - b)` is not a prime number, then their HCF is 2

D

none of the above

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