Which one of the following statements is TRUE?

Group of answer choices:

a. A disclosed principal is liable to a third party for contracts made by the agent acting outside the scope of his or her authority.

b. A principal whose existencebut not specific identityis known by a third party with whom an agent contracts on the principal's behalf is an implied principal.

c. A partially disclosed principal is one whose first, but not last, name is known by a third party with whom an agent contracts on the principal's behalf.

d. A principal is not liable to a third party for any contract made by the agent acting outside the scope of his or her authority.