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An obligation in which only one thing is due but the debtor may substitute another thing is a/an:

  1. Alternative obligation
  2. Conjunctive obligation
  3. Divisible obligation
  4. Facultative obligation

Answer

D. Facultative obligation

Solution

The substitute is not due; it is only a means of payment.

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