Why is the brute-force approach less ideal here?

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Question

Why is the brute-force approach less ideal here?

Option A — Correct answer

Trying every ordered sequence creates duplicate permutations.

Option B

It always avoids invalid states

Option C

It uses no recursion

Option D

It only works for sorted arrays

Explanation

Trying every ordered sequence creates duplicate permutations.

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