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Compound (A) molecular formula C5H12 O i...

Compound (A) molecular formula `C_5H_12 O` is optically active and is oxidized by PCC in `CH_2Cl_2` to an optically active `C_5H_10O` product, which is racemized in acid or base. The compound (A) may be

A

2-pentanol

B

2-methoxybutane

C

2-methyl-1-butanol

D

3-methyl-1-butanol

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