Q. A compound $(X)$ having molecular formula $C_{4} H_{8} O_{2}$ 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

X Y Z

(a) $C H_{3} COOC H_{3}$ $C H_{3} COO H$ $C H_{3} O H$

(b) $C H_{3} COO C_{2} H_{5}$ $C H_{3} COO H$ $C_{2} H_{5} O H$

(c) $C_{2} H_{5} COOC H_{3}$ $C_{2} H_{5} COO H$ $C_{2} H_{5} O H$

(d) $C H_{3} COO C_{2} H$ $C_{2} H_{5} COO H$ $C H_{3} O H$

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