In this question, two statements are given followed by a conclusion. Find out which of the alternatives justifies the given conclusion.
Statements:
1) Oxygen is a gas.
2) Cylinder contains gas.
Conclusion:
Cylinder contains oxygen.
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A.
The conclusion drawn is false
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B.
The conclusion drawn is definitely true
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C.
The conclusion drawn is irrelevant
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D.
The conclusion drawn is probably true
Correct Answer:
D. The conclusion drawn is probably true
Explanation:
The conclusion is probably true but not definitely true because the premises do not establish an exclusive relationship between gases and cylinders. While oxygen is a gas and the cylinder contains a gas, the cylinder could contain any number of different gases other than oxygen. Without a specific statement that the only gas in the cylinder is oxygen, the conclusion remains a possibility rather than a logical certainty.
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