Core Java · interview question

What happens when you compare two Integer objects using the == operator?

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It performs a bitwise comparisonIt checks for reference equalityIt throws a compilation errorIt checks for value equality

Answer and explanation

Correct answer

B. It checks for reference equality

The == operator checks for reference equality when used with objects, meaning it checks if both references point to the same object.

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