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The organic compounds A and B react with sodium metal and release `H_2` A and B react together to give ethyl acetate. They are

A

`HCOOH and C_2H_5OH`

B

`C_2H_5OH and CH_3 COOH`

C

`CH_3 COOH and CH_3 OH`

D

`CH_3 COOH and HCOOH`

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