Question:

The proposition \((\sim p) \vee (p \wedge \sim q)\) is equivalent to :

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Distribute the OR over AND; the tautology drops out, leaving \(\sim p \vee \sim q\), i.e. \(p \rightarrow \sim q\).
Updated On: Nov 11, 2026
  • \(p \vee \sim q\)
  • \(p \rightarrow \sim q\)
  • \(p \wedge \sim q\)
  • \(q \rightarrow p\)
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

By the distributive law, \((\sim p) \vee (p \wedge \sim q) = (\sim p \vee p) \wedge (\sim p \vee \sim q)\).
\(\sim p \vee p\) is a tautology, so the expression equals \(\sim p \vee \sim q\).
Since \(p \rightarrow \sim q \equiv \sim p \vee \sim q\), the required equivalent is \(p \rightarrow \sim q\).
Answer: (2) \(p \rightarrow \sim q\)
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