Which of the following statements about the first pass of a Quick Sort is true?

a$.$

The first pass divides the list into two parts, and sorts the first part.

b$.$

The first pass divides the list into three parts.

c$.$

At the end of the first pass, the largest item in the list will be in its final position.

d$.$

At the end of the first pass, the smallest item in the list will be in its final position.