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The compound (A) is:

a)

b)

c)

d)



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The compound (A) is:

a)

b)

c)

d)

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Answer Key / Explanation : (a) -

(a)

(Due to ( ) group)

Compound (B) is unstable and loses  it shows (B) must contain -keto acid, which accounts for three oxygen atoms in (A) and (B)

(A) Must contain -hydroxy acid which on oxidation with PCC gives (B) ( -keto acid).

Therefore, structure of (A)

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