Question

What is the task of the lexical analysis?

(a) None of the mentioned

(b) To build a literal and identifier table

(c) To build a uniform symbol table

(d) To build a uniform symbol table, literal and identifier table

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My query is from Three-Address Statements in chapter Syntax Directed Definition and Translations of Compiler

Answer 1

Correct option is (d) To build a uniform symbol table, literal and identifier table

Easiest explanation: It is the task performed.