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Two integer variables can be swapped using the XOR operator without any temporary variable.

  • A.True
  • B.False

Answer: A

Correct answer: True

Applying a = a ^ b, then b = a ^ b, then a = a ^ b leaves the two values exchanged, because XOR is its own inverse. The trick fails when both names refer to the same object, since the variable then XORs with itself and becomes zero.

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