A compound (X) having molecular formula C4H8O2 is hydrolysed by water in presence of an acid to give a carboxylic acid (Y) and an alcohol (Z). (Z) on oxidation with chromic acid gives (Y). (X),(Y) and (Z) are:
A
X=CH3COOCH3Y=CH3COOHZ=CH3OH
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B
X=CH3COOC2H5Y=CH3COOHZ=C2H5OH
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C
X=C2H5COOCH3Y=C2H5COOHZ=C2H5OH
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D
X=CH3COOC2H5Y=C2H5COOHZ=CH3OH
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Solution
The correct option is BX=CH3COOC2H5Y=CH3COOHZ=C2H5OH