The difference between a general power of appointment and a special power of appointment is: Choose one answer. a. A general power of appointment is given in a will; a special power of appointment is given in a trust. b. A special power of appointment is limited by the ascertainable standard; the general power is not limited by the ascertainable standard c. A special power of appointment is not affected by the 5/5 power limitation; a lapse of a general power of appointment is limited by the 5/5 power d. There is no difference between a special and a general power of appointment