A compound A of formula `C_3H_6Cl_2` on reaction with alkali can give B of formula `C_3H_6O` or C of formula `C_3H_4`. B on oxidation gave a compound of the formula `C_3H_5O_2`. C with dilute `H_2SO_4` containing `Hg^(2+)`ion gave D of formula `C_3H_6O` which with bromine and alkali gave the sodium salt of `C_2H_4O_2`. A is:

Options

A. a.`CH_(3)CH_(2)CHC_(1)`
B. b. `CH_(3)CHCICH_(2)C_(1)`
C. c. `CH_(2)CICH_(2)CH_(2)C_(1)`
D. d. `CH_(3)CHCICH_(2)C_(1)`

Answer

A