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An organic compound (A) (molecular formula, `C_(4)H_(8)O_(2)`) was hydrolysed with dilute `H_(2)SO_(4)` to give a carboxylic acid (B) nd an alcohol (C). Oxidation of (C) with chromic acid produced (B). Write possible structures of (A), (B) and (C) and give their IUPAC names. write chemical equations involved in the process.

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To solve the problem, we need to identify the structures and names of the organic compounds involved in the reactions described. ### Step 1: Identify the compound (A) Given the molecular formula of compound (A) is C₄H₈O₂, we can deduce that it is likely an ester since it can hydrolyze to give a carboxylic acid and an alcohol. A possible structure for (A) is ethyl acetate: **Structure of (A):** ...
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