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There are three isomeric compounds `P,Q,R` with molecular formula `C_(4)H_(6)O_(3)`.Compound `P` is a saturated hydroxy carboxylic acid.Compound `Q` is a symmetrical anhydride while `R` is an aldehydic ester.
Which of the following is the metamer of `Q`?

A

`CH_(3)-oversetoverset(O)(||)(C)-O-oversetoverset(O)(||)(C)-CH_(3)`

B

`H-oversetoverset(O)(||)(C)-O-oversetoverset(O)(||)(C)-CH_(2)-CH_(3)`

C

`H-oversetoverset(O)(||)(C)-O-CH_(2)-oversetoverset(O)(||)(C)-CH_(3)`

D

`CH_(3)-O-oversetoverset(O)(||)(C)-oversetoverset(O)(||)(C)-OCH_(3)`

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The correct Answer is:
B
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