Which logical informal fallacy is committed in the following argument? "The maths teacher said that there was to be no talking during the test. So it is fair that Chandni had points deducted for asking to go to the washroom because she felt sick."

Correct option is D

The fallacy of accident occurs when a general rule is applied to a specific case that it should not cover. In this argument, the general rule that "no talking is allowed during the test" is inappropriately applied to Chandni’s situation, where she had to speak due to feeling sick. This situation is an exception to the rule, yet the rule is enforced rigidly, leading to the fallacy.
Information Booster:
1. Appeal to force: Incorrect here, as it involves threats to force someone to accept a conclusion.
2. Appeal to authority: Involves relying on an authority figure’s opinion, even when it is not relevant.
3. Appeal to emotion: Manipulates emotions to win an argument, but that’s not the case here.