What is the correct syntax to access the second element of a Bash array named arr?

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Bash Scripting - Arrays

What is the correct syntax to access the second element of a Bash array named arr?

Aecho ${arr(2)}

Becho ${arr[1]}

Cecho ${arr[2]}

Decho ${arr.2}

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Remember Bash array indexing
Bash arrays start at index 0, so the second element is at index 1.
Step 2: Use correct syntax for element access
The syntax ${arr[1]} accesses the element at index 1 correctly.
Final Answer:
echo ${arr[1]} -> Option B
Quick Check:
Second element = ${arr[1]} [OK]

Quick Trick: Array indexing starts at 0; second element is index 1 [OK]

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