Let $$Z^+$$ be the set of all positive integers. Then, the operation $$\star$$ on $$Z^+$$ defined by $$a^{\star} b=a^b$$ is?
A
Commutative but not associative
B
Associative but not commutative
C
Neither commutative nor associative
D
Both commutative and associative
Correct option is C. Neither commutative nor associative
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