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Consider the following statements:

1. Reciprocating compressors are best suited for high pressure and low volume

2. The effect of clearance volume on power consumption is negligible for the same volume of discharge.

3. While the compressor is idling, the delivery valve is kept open by the control

4.  Intercooling of air between the stages of compression helps to minimize losses.

Of these statements:

A) 1 and 2 are correct  

B) 1 and 3 are correct

C) 2 and 4 are correct

D) 3 alone is correct