What purpose does an initialization vector (IV) serve for encryption?

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• AIt enables programs to convert easily-remembered passphrases to keys of a correct length.
• BIt makes encryption algorithms more secure by ensuring that the same plaintext and key can
• CIt helps parties to negotiate the keys and algorithms used to secure data before data transmission.
• DIt enables the conversion of asymmetric keys into keys that are suitable for symmetric encryption.