An ester (X) with molecular formula `C_9 H_(10) O_2` was treated with excess of `CH_3 Mg Br` and the complex so formed, was treated with `H_2 SO_4` to give an alkene (Y) whose ozonolysis gave a ketone with molecular formula `C_8 H_8 O` which shows positive iodoform test. The structure of (X) is

Options

A. `H_(3)COCH_(2)COC_(6)H_(5)`
B. `C_(2)H_(5)COOC_(6)H_(5)`
C. `C_(6)H_(5)COOC_(2)H_(5)`
D. `p-H_(3)CO-C_(6)H_(4)-COCH_(3)`

Answer

C