What is the basic difference between MUL and IMUL instruction in 8086 microprocessor?

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mul is used for unsigned multiplication whereas imul is used for signed multiplication. Algorithm for both are same, which is as follows:
when operand is a byte:
AX = AL * operand.
when operand is a word:
(DX AX) = AX * operand.