#693

Binary Number with Alternating Bits

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Description

Given a positive integer, check whether it has alternating bits: namely, if two adjacent bits will always have different values.

Example 1:

Input: n = 5
Output: true
Explanation: The binary representation of 5 is: 101

Example 2:

Input: n = 7
Output: false
Explanation: The binary representation of 7 is: 111.

Example 3:

Input: n = 11
Output: false
Explanation: The binary representation of 11 is: 1011.

Solution