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Explanation:

Let log5 2 be rational.

Then log5 2 = mn

∴ 5mn = 2

∴ 5m/nn = 2n

∴ 5m = 2n

However, number 2 raised to any positive integer power must be even, but 5 raised to any positive integer power must be odd.

Hence, we have a contradiction.

∴ log5 2 is irrational.

Hence, option (d).

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