Solution of the Hughes problem for finite 𝑝-groups of class 2𝑝-2.

Solution of the Hughes problem for finite $p$-groups of class $2p-2$.
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In this paper the Hughes conjecture for finite $p$-groups is proved in the case of groups which are nilpotent of class $2p - 2$.

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