In $P(X)$,the power set of a non-empty set $X$,a binary operation $*$ is defined by $A * B = A \cup B, \forall A, B \in P(X)$. Under $*$,which of the following statements is true?

  • A
    The identity law is not satisfied.
  • B
    The inverse law is not satisfied.
  • C
    The commutative law is not satisfied.
  • D
    The associative law is not satisfied.

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