Dynamic memory allocation occurs
A) when a new variable is created by the compiler
B) when a new variable is created at runtime
C) when a pointer fails to dereference the right variable
D) when a pointer is assigned an incorrect address
E) None of these

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Dynamic memory allocation is the process of reserving memory space during runtime for a variable. Therefore, it occurs when a new variable is created at runtime.

Dynamic Memory Allocation Occurs