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Which HTML tag is used to declare the document type?

<html>

The tag used to declare the document type is essential for ensuring that web browsers render the content of the webpage correctly. When you use `<!DOCTYPE html>`, it informs the browser that the document follows HTML5 standards, which allows it to interpret the markup in the intended manner. Declaring the document type helps prevent rendering issues and maintains compatibility across different browsers.

The other options do not serve this specific purpose. The `<html>` tag is used to define the root of an HTML document but does not declare the document type. The `<head>` and `<body>` tags serve to organize metadata and page content, respectively, but neither provides information on the document's type or version. Thus, `<!DOCTYPE html>` is the correct choice for this aspect of HTML coding.

<head>

<body>