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Two compounds X and Y have the same molecular formula, \[{{C}_{3}}{{H}_{6}}O.\]Identify the functional groups and structural formulae of X and Y.

A) \[-CHO\]and \[-CO,\,X=C{{H}_{3}}C{{H}_{2}}CHO.\]\[Y=C{{H}_{3}}COC{{H}_{3}}\]

B) \[-CHO\]and \[-CO,X=C{{H}_{3}}OC{{H}_{2}}C{{H}_{3}},\]\[Y=C{{H}_{3}}COC{{H}_{3}}\]

C) \[-CO\]and \[-COOH,X=C{{H}_{3}}COC{{H}_{3}},\]\[Y=C{{H}_{3}}COOH\]

D) \[-CHO\]and \[-COOH,X=C{{H}_{3}}C{{H}_{2}}OC{{H}_{3}},\]\[Y=C{{H}_{3}}C{{H}_{2}}COOH\]

Correct Answer: A

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