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X with intention to steal ornaments opened Y's box and found it empty. X is

A. Not liable for attempt to commit theft as the box being empty, commission of theft was impossible

B. Guilty of attempt to commit theft as he had an intention to commit theft and did an act towards its commission

C. Not liable for attempt to commit theft as he did not do the penultimate act towards the commission of theft

D. Not guilty of attempt to commit theft as he made only preparation to commit theft

Answer: Option B

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