The following syllogism is guilty of which fallacy?

Ron has either a very strong proposal or a very weak proposal.
Ron does not have a very strong proposal.
Therefore, Ron has a very weak proposal.

a. circular reasoning
b. either/or fallacy
c. slippery slope
d. post hoc ergo propter hoc


b

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