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Unknown compound (X) on hydration by conc. `H_2SO_4` gives (Y). The compound (Y) on oxidation gives acetone . The compound (X) is

A

`CH_3CH=CH_2`

B

`CH_3CH_2OH`

C

`CH_3CHOHCH_3`

D

`CH_2=CH_2 `

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The correct Answer is:
A
Y on oxidation gives acetone.
Therefore Y is Propan-2-ol.
X on hydration gives Propan-2-ol . Therefore X is Propene.
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