Why can't we create an instance of abstract class ? Why is it restricted by compiler ?

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Q1. Why can't we create an instance of abstract class ? Why is it restricted by compiler ?

Ans. Because Abstract class is incomplete i.e there are abstract methods that needs to be defined by extending classes.

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