Closed Sets in \mathbb{C}: Showing Unclosedness by Example

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Homework Statement



Show by example that an infinite union of closed sets in [itex]\mathbb{C}[/itex] need not be closed.

The Attempt at a Solution



In [itex]\mathbb{R}[/itex] I know that an infinite union of the closed sets [itex]A_{n}=[1/n,1-1/n][/itex] is open. Not sure if it works in [itex]\mathbb{C}[/itex] as well.
 
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Homework Statement



Show by example that an infinite union of closed sets in [itex]\mathbb{C}[/itex] need not be closed.

The Attempt at a Solution



In [itex]\mathbb{R}[/itex] I know that an infinite union of the closed sets [itex]A_{n}=[1/n,1-1/n][/itex] is open. Not sure if it works in [itex]\mathbb{C}[/itex] as well.

Try closed balls, or closed rectangles.