A closed chain of processes exists, such that each process holds at least one resource needed by the next process in the chain is the condition of __________ .
A) no preemption
B) mutual exclusion
C) circular wait
D) hold and wait

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The condition of a closed chain of processes where each process holds at least one resource needed by the next process in the chain is known as circular wait. This situation can result in a deadlock where none of the processes can proceed further as they are waiting for resources held by other processes in the chain. Hence, option C is the correct answer. Options A, B and D are not suitable as they do not indicate this particular condition.

A Closed Chain of Processes Exists, Such That Each Process