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A with the intention of killing B, shoots at him but B ducks down and the bullet hits C, who was standing behind B. C dies instantly. A did not intent to kill C. What offence if any was committed by A? A is guilty of

A. Murder

B. Culpable homicide not amounting to murder

C. Causing death by negligence

D. No offence

Answer: Option A


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