C language problem. Help please

Question

/*The output of this code is confusing me a lot.*/

int main ()
{
int a = 2;
int b=7;

if (a = 6 || b>11)
printf("Hello World");
else
printf ("Hi World");
}

Output : Hello World

As you can see that both the conditions in the if statement is false i.e, a is not equal to 6 and b is not greater than 11.
Then why is the if statement being executed instead of the else statement?

https://code.sololearn.com/coswvWbsAcDZ/?ref=app

Answer 1

The a cannot be compared with = only with == as follows:

if (a == 6 || b>11)

Answer 2

Hi T H ,
= use to assign the value.
== compare the value.

https://code.sololearn.com/cKfu217r6rIq/?ref=app

Answer 3

Thanks :)

Answer 4

In if condition, You should have to write a==6 .

This is common mistake done by beginners.
Take care 🤗

Answer 5

= is for assigning and == to compare , happened to me alot back then 😂 goodluck