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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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. (A)  (B)  (C)  (D)

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Q. An ester A(C4​H8​O2​) 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.