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An organic compound [A] with molecular formula `C_(4)H_(8)O` when reduced with `NaBH_(4)` gives compound [B] which reacts with HBr to form compound [C] (optically active) Identify A,B , C and wirte the two enantimoers of compound [C].

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The data suggests that the compound [A] is an aliphatic ketone butanone `(CH_(3)CH_(2)COCH_(3))`. The reactions involved are listed.

The two enatiomers of compound [C] are :
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