"Water is a clear liquid, and it's nonintoxicating. 7Up is a clear liquid, and it's nonintoxicating. Vodka is a clear liquid, so it's probably nonintoxicating, too." Identify the fallacy that applies to this example.

A. The fallacy of inconsistency
B. The slippery-slope fallacy
C. The weak analogy fallacy
D. The fallacy of hasty generalization
E. None of the answers are correct


Answer: C

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