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What is the correct order of steps in compiling a C program from source code to executable?

a. Source file (.c) → Compiler → Assembler → Object file (.o) → Linker → Executable
b. Source file (.c) → Assembler → Executable → Object file (.o)
c. Source file (.c) → Compiler → Assembler → Object file (.o) → Linker → Executable
d. Source file (.c) → Linker → Assembler → Object file (.o) → Executable