In the following sequence of reactions a compound A, (molecular formula C₆H₁₂O₂) with a…

This is a JEE Main 2021 previous-year question on Carboxylic Acids & Their Derivatives (Chemistry). Difficulty: Medium.

In the following sequence of reactions a compound A, (molecular formula C₆H₁₂O₂) with a straight chain structure gives a C₄ carboxylic acid. A is : A →(LiAlH₄) B →(Oxidation) C₄ - carboxylic acid

• CH₃ - CH₂ - COO - CH₂ - CH₂ - CH₃
• CH₃-CH₂-CH(|(OH))-CH₂-O-CH=CH₂
• CH₃ - CH₂ - CH₂ - COO - CH₂ - CH₃
• CH₃ - CH₂ - CH₂ - O - CH = CH - CH₂ - OH

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