A having advanced money to his son, B, during his minority, upon B’s coming of age, obtains, by misuse of parental influence, a bond from B for a greater amount than the sum due in respect of the advance. A employs:

Correct option is C

A employs undue influence as per Section 16 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872. Undue influence occurs when one party is able to dominate the will of another due to a relationship of trust and takes an unfair advantage. In this case, the father misuses his influence over his son to obtain a bond for a greater amount.
Information Booster: Undue influence can invalidate a contract if one party, due to their position or relationship, exploits the other party's trust or dependence to secure unfair contractual terms.
Additional Knowledge:
· (a) Coercion: Incorrect, as coercion involves the use of force or threats, which is not the case here.
· (b) Fraud: Incorrect, fraud involves intentional deceit, not the misuse of influence.
· (d) Misrepresentation: Incorrect, this involves making false statements, not influence.