Consider the Following Binary Search Tree Diagram: If Node

question 103

Multiple Choice

Consider the following binary search tree diagram: If node D is to be removed, which action should be taken? Use the technique presented in the textbook.

• A) Modify K to point to A as its left child, and modify A to point to F as its right child.
• B) Modify K to make its left child null.
• C) Swap the values in C and D so that C has A as its left child, then remove the new D node.
• D) Modify K to point to F as its left child and modify F to point to A as its left child.

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