What happens if the array is not sorted before applying binary search?

What happens if the array is not sorted before applying binary search?

Step 1: Understand what binary search is. It is a method to find an element in a sorted array by repeatedly dividing the search interval in half.
Step 2: Know that binary search requires the array to be sorted in a specific order (either ascending or descending).
Step 3: If the array is not sorted, the positions of elements are not predictable.
Step 4: When you apply binary search on an unsorted array, it may check the wrong half of the array based on the current middle element.
Step 5: This incorrect checking leads to missing the target element or concluding that it is not present, even if it is in the array.
Step 6: Therefore, always sort the array before using binary search to ensure accurate results.

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