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An organic compound A has molecular formula `C_8H_16O_2`. It gets hydrolysed with dil. `H_2SO_4` and gives a carboxylic acid B and an alcohol C. Oxidation of C with chronic acid also produced B. C on dehydration gives but-1-ene. Write equations for the reactions involved.

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