Syllogism 2A Given the following syllogism: Some uncontaminated salads are healthy meals, for some appetizing foods are contaminated salads, and all unhealthy meals are unappetizing foods. For Syllogism 2A, the major premise is:
A) No unhealthy meals are appetizing foods.
B) Some appetizing foods are not contaminated salads.
C) Some appetizing foods are contaminated salads.
D) All appetizing foods are healthy meals.
E) Some healthy meals are not contaminated salads.
C
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