What is the correct way of using an auto_ptr on dynamically allocated arrays?

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If i use auto_ptr to hold a pointer to a dynamically allocated array, when the auto_ptr gets killed it will use a plain delete operation and not delete[] thus not deleting my allocated array.

How can i (properly) use auto_ptr on dynamically allocated arrays?

If this is not possible, is there another smart pointer alternative for dynamically allocated arrays?

Thanks in advance.

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