Lynn Transfers Land Having a $50,000 Adjusted Basis, an $80,000

Lynn transfers land having a $50,000 adjusted basis, an $80,000 FMV, and $10,000 cash to Allied Corporation in exchange for 100% of Allied's stock. The corporation assumes the $70,000 mortgage on the land. Which of the following statements is correct?

A) Lynn recognizes no gain and the stock basis is $60,000.
B) Lynn recognizes a $10,000 gain and the stock basis is zero.
C) Lynn recognizes no gain and the stock basis is $50,000.
D) Lynn recognizes a $10,000 gain and the stock basis is $60,000.

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