Difference between Structure and Union

Nov 30 -0001

Distinguish, differentiate, compare and explain what is the difference between Structure and Union. Comparison and Differences.

Differences between Structure and Union

S.No.	Structure	Union
1	Every member has its own memory sapce.	All the members use the same memory space to store the values.
2	It can handle all the members(or) a few as required at a time.	It can handle only one member at a time,as all the members use the same space.
3	Keyword struct is used to declare.	Keyword union is used to declar.
4	It may be initialized with all its members.	Only its first member may be initialized.
5	Any member can be accessed at any time without the loss of data.	Only one member can be accessed at any time with the loss of previous data.
6	Different interpretation for the same memory location are not possible.	Different interpretations for the same.
7	More storage space is required.	Minimum storage space is required.
8	Syntax: structure strut-name { }var_l..var_n;	Syntax: union union-name { }var_l..var_n;