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An organic compound (A) (molecular formula, `C_4H_8O_2`) was hydrolysed with dilute `H_2SO_4` to give a carboxylic acid (B) and alcohol (C ). Oxidation of (C ) with chromic acid produced (B). Write possible structures of (A), (B) and (C ) and give their IUPAC name. Write the chemical equations involved in the process.

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