Compound 'A' reacts with PCl(5) to given...

Compound 'A' reacts with `PCl_(5)` to given 'B' which on treatment with `KCN` followed by hydrolysis give propanoic acid as the product. What is 'A'?

A

Ethane

B

Propane

C

Ethyl chloride

D

Ethyl alcohol

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The correct Answer is:

D

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