the tallest boy of the class

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He is the tallest boy in the class.

:?: I understand "in the class" is absolutly right here, but "of the class" is absolutly wrong? Please.
 
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It's understandable, but why are you asking the same question for the second time? Do you think the answer might change?
 
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