Oralia agrees to babysit Avery's daughter "when I can" if Avery promises to clean Oralia's house every week.This agreement is ________ because it is based on a(n)________.
A)enforceable;option contract
B)enforceable;future gift
C)unenforceable;promissory estoppel
D)unenforceable;illusory promise

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This agreement is unenforceable because it is an illusory promise. Oralia has not made a definite promise to babysit, but rather has left it open-ended by saying "when I can." Therefore, Avery's promise to clean Oralia's house lacks consideration as it is based on a conditional promise.

Oralia Agrees to Babysit Avery's Daughter "When I Can" If