c# array vs generic list

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Hi,

i basically want to know the differences or advantages in using a generic list instead of an array in the below mentioned scenario

Class Employee
{
private _empName;

Public EmpName
{
get{return _empName;}
set{_empName = value;}
}

}

1. Employee[] emp 
2. List<Employee> emp

can anyone please tell me the advantages or disadvaatges and which one to prefer

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