[Solved] What will happen if you try to instantiate an abstract class directly in C#?abstract class Animal { } class Program { static void Main() { Animal a = new Animal(); } } | C Sharp (C#)

C Sharp (C#) - Polymorphism and Abstract Classes

What will happen if you try to instantiate an abstract class directly in C#?

abstract class Animal { }
class Program {
    static void Main() {
        Animal a = new Animal();
    }
}

AWarning but program runs

BCompilation error: Cannot create an instance of the abstract class

CProgram runs and creates an Animal object

DRuntime error: NullReferenceException

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Recall abstract class instantiation rules
Abstract classes cannot be instantiated directly in C#. Attempting to do so causes a compile-time error.
Step 2: Analyze the code behavior
The code tries to create an Animal object directly, which is abstract, so compiler will reject it.
Final Answer:
Compilation error: Cannot create an instance of the abstract class -> Option B
Quick Check:
Abstract class instantiation = Compilation error [OK]

Quick Trick: Abstract classes cannot be instantiated directly [OK]

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