Which of the following reactants on reaction with conc. NaOH followed by acidification gives following lactone as the main product ?

Options

A.
B.
C.
D.

Answer

(B,C)

Explanation

gives Cannizaro ' s reaction with conc . `NaOH`
compound A
This compound on acidicationi gives a compound which have -`CH_(2)OH-COOH` group , such groups on dehydration give lactone .

also undergoes Cannizaro 's reaction with conc. `NaOH`