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\[C{{H}_{3}}C{{O}_{2}}{{C}_{2}}{{H}_{5}}\] on reaction with sodium ethoxide in ethanol gives A, which on heating in the presence of acid gives B compound B is                 [AIIMS 2005]

A)                 \[C{{H}_{3}}COC{{H}_{2}}COOH\]

B)                 \[C{{H}_{3}}COC{{H}_{3}}\]

C)                             

D)                 \[C{{H}_{2}}=C\ <\begin{matrix}    O{{C}_{2}}{{H}_{5}}  \\    O{{C}_{2}}{{H}_{5}}  \\ \end{matrix}\]

Correct Answer: C

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