Problem 4. A group G is called cyclic if G = (g) for some g = G.4.1. Suppose that G and H are two groups, and that : G → H is an isomorphism.Prove that the group G is cyclic if and only if H is cyclic.¹4.2. In each of the following, prove that the two given groups are not isomorphic:a) Z/16Z and D8.b) Z/2ZZ/2Z × Z/2Z and Z/3Z × Z/2Z.

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