Deft intended to kill Vic. With that in mind, Deft shot at Vic but missed Vic and

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Deft intended to kill Vic. With that in mind, Deft shot at Vic but missed Vic and hit Cal. Cal was wounded only slightly. Cal turned, saw Vic empty-handed standing nearby, but thought that Vic had shot him. Cal picked up an iron bar and beat Vic repeatedly over the head. Did Cal commit battery?

A. Yes, because Cal intentionally beat Vic.

B. Yes, because Vic had not committed an unlawful act.

C. No, if Cal acted in the heat of passion.

D. No, if Cal reasonably believed Vic had shot at him.