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Which consequence results when applying an inaccurate basis set during ab initio molecular dynamics simulations?

A)Artificial symmetry breaking appears in results
B)The simulation halts due to instability
C)Computational cost excessively increases quickly
D)Ground state energy calculation becomes accurate

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Inappropriate basis sets cause artificial symmetry breaking because incorrectly modeled wave functions inaccurately render electron density. Therefore, predicted molecular symmetries are incorrect, rather than causing computational instability or improved ground states under normal conditions.

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