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Anorganic compound A (molecular formula `C_4H_10O`) reacts vigorously with acetyl chloride and responds to iodoform test. When passed over hot alumina, A is converted to another compound B (`C_4H_8`) which on ozonolysis gives only one aldehyde. Identify A and B with reasons.

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The reactions of the compound 'A' suggest that it is a secondary alcohol. i.e., butan-2-ol and reacts as follows:
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