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An organic compound A having molecular formula `C_(2)H_(3)N` on reduction gave a compound B. Upon treatment with HONO, B gave ethyl alcohol and on warming with `CHCI_(3) and alcoholic KOH, it gave offensive smell. The compound A is:

A

Acetamide

B

Methyl cyanide

C

Ethylamine

D

Ethyl cyanide.

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