Can L’hospital rule work for finding limits of complex functions

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L'Hôpital's rule can be applied to complex functions in the form of f(z) where z is the only variable, provided that the necessary derivatives are continuous at the point of interest. This confirms that while L'Hôpital's rule is not applicable for multivariable functions, it remains valid for single-variable complex functions under the right conditions. The discussion clarifies the conditions under which this mathematical tool can be effectively utilized.

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I know for multivariable function it doesn’t work. However if the function is in the form of f(z) and z is the only variables shown. Can I use it?

Thanks
 
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xdrgnh said:
I know for multivariable function it doesn’t work. However if the function is in the form of f(z) and z is the only variables shown. Can I use it?

Thanks

Yes - as long as the necessary derivatives are continuous at the z in question.
 

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