Why can't a binary search be used on the list as it appears in the accompanying figure?
A) Because the list is too big
B) Because the list is not sorted
C) Because it is a list of integers
D) A binary search can be used on the list

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A binary search requires the list to be sorted in order to function correctly. If the list is not sorted, the binary search algorithm cannot properly divide and conquer the list to find the target value.

Why Can't a Binary Search Be Used on the List