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An organic compound [A] is `C_(5)H_(8)O_(3).`On heating with soda lime, it gives [B]. The compound [B] reacts with HCN to give another compound [C] which reacts with thionyl chloride to produce [D]. When the compound [A] is heated with potassium dichromate the product is acetic acid and malonic acid. The compound [A] is aA. `alpha`-hydroxy acidB. `beta`-hydroxy esterC. `beta`-keto acidD. `beta`-keto ester.

Answer» Correct Answer - A
(a) The compound [A] is a `beta`-keto acid.


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