The algorithm given is for deleting an element in an unrolled linked list. What should be the correct statement for the blank given below?
Find an element in node a
a.data.delete(element)
a.elementNum--
while a.elementNum < a.data.size / 2
put element from a.next.data in a.data
a.next.elementNum--
a.elementNum++
if a.next.elementNum < a.next.data.size / 2
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Find an element in node a
a.data.delete(element)
a.elementNum--
while a.elementNum < a.data.size / 2
put element from a.next.data in a.data
a.next.elementNum--
a.elementNum++
if a.next.elementNum < a.next.data.size / 2
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merge nodes a and a.next
delete node a.nextB.
delete node a
merge nodes a.prev and a.nextC.
a.elementNum--
a.elementNum++D.
a.next.elementNum--
a.next.elementNum++Answer: Option A
Related Questions on Linked Lists in Data Structures
What is the time complexity of inserting an element at the beginning of a linked list?
A. O(1)
B. O(n)
C. O(log n)
D. O(n log n)
Which of the following is a disadvantage of linked lists compared to arrays?
A. Dynamic size
B. Random access
C. Ease of insertion and deletion
D. Memory overhead
What is a circular linked list?
A. A list where each node points to the next
B. A list where the last node points to the first node
C. A list where each node points to itself
D. A list where the nodes are in a circle
Which of the following is true about a doubly linked list?
A. Each node has one pointer
B. Each node has two pointers
C. It is a type of tree
D. It can be traversed in one direction only

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