Name the fallacy: Ram is my friend Mohan is Ram's friend Therefore, Mohan is my friend
A)fallacy of four terms
B)ambiguous major
C)ambiguous minor
D)ambiguous middle

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The middle term, "Ram," is used in two different senses. In the first premise, it refers to Ram as my friend. In the second premise, it refers to Ram as Mohan's friend. This equivocation leads to the invalid conclusion that Mohan is my friend.

Name the Fallacy: Ram Is My Friend Mohan Is Ram's