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Which of the following data structure is efficient to implement priority queue with basic operation such as insertion, deletion and searching ?

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Sorted array
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Linked list
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C
Heap
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D
Unsorted array
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Solution

The correct option is A Sorted array
Priority queue:
1. Via linked list : Insertion = O(n) , Deletion =O(1), Search = O(n)
2. Via Sorted array : Insertion = O(n) , Deletion = O(1) , Search =O(logn)
3. Via Unsorted array : Insertion =O(1) , Deletion = O(n), Search =O(n)
4. Via Heap list : Insertion =O(logn), Deletion = O(logn), Search = O(n)

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