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Double commutant theorem when $C^*$-subalgebra does not contain identity operator $1$

Double commutant theorem: For a unital $C^*$-subalgebra $M \subset B(H)$, one has $$\overline M^\text{SOT}=\overline M^\text{WOT}=M^{''}$$

My question: For a $C^*$-subalgebra $M \subset B(H)$ but don't assume $M$ contains identity operator $1$, does $$\overline M^\text{SOT}=\overline M^\text{WOT}=M^{''}?$$

Thanks so much for your time and your answers.

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