According to Adam Smith's concept of the invisible hand, what is the result of a competitive market equilibrium?

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It maximizes the overall economic surplusIt ensures equal wealth distribution among individualsIt reduces the total economic surplusIt both maximizes total surplus and promotes equality in society

Explanation

Adam Smith's invisible hand theory states that competitive markets lead to the maximization of total economic surplus. However, it does not guarantee equality among members of society.