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Which of the following is an example of the law of detachment?

A.
If someone died before 1910, then he or she never saw a photograph of lightning. If someone never saw a photograph of lightning, then he or she missed a beautiful sight. Therefore, if someone missed a beautiful sight, then that person died before 1910.
B.
If someone died before 1910, then he or she never saw a photograph of lightning. If someone never saw a photograph of lightning, then he or she missed a beautiful sight. Therefore, if someone died before 1910, then that person missed a beautiful sight.
C.
If someone died before 1910, then he or she never saw a photograph of lightning. Geronimo died in 1909. Therefore, Geronimo never saw a photograph of lightning.
D.
If someone died before 1910, then he or she never saw a photograph of lightning. Geronimo never saw a photograph of lightning. Therefore, Geronimo died before 1910.

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A is an example of the law of detachment
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