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  4. An ester A( C 4 H 8 O 2) on treatment with excess of methyl magnesium chloride followed by acidification, gives an alcohol B as the sole organic product. Alcohol B, on oxidation with NaOCl followed by acidification, gives acetic acid. Deduce structures of A and B. Show the reactions involved.

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Q. An ester $A\left( C _{4} H _{8} O _{2}\right)$ on treatment with excess of methyl magnesium chloride followed by acidification, gives an alcohol $B$ as the sole organic product. Alcohol $B$, on oxidation with $NaOCl$ followed by acidification, gives acetic acid. Deduce structures of $A$ and $B$. Show the reactions involved.

IIT JEEIIT JEE 1998Aldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

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