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Which compound on strong oxidation gives propionic acid?

A

`CH_(3)-underset(OH)underset(|)(CH)-CH_(3)`

B

`CH_(3)-CO-CH_(3)`

C

`CH_(3)-underset(CH_(3))underset(|)overset(CH_(3))overset(|)(C)-OH`

D

`CH_(3)CH_(2)CH_(2)OH`

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D
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