The performance of quicksort depends critically on the quality of the ______-.
A)non-pivote
B)pivot
C)center element
D)len of array

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The performance of quicksort depends critically on the quality of the pivot. A good pivot can greatly enhance the efficiency by evenly dividing the array into two halves, whereas a poor pivot choice can lead to significantly worse performance, especially in the worst-case scenario.

The Performance of Quicksort Depends Critically on the Quality of the ______-