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An optically active compound 'X' has molecular formula `C_(4)H_(8)O_(3)`. It evolves `CO_(2)` with `NaHCO_(3)` . 'X' reacts with `LiAlH_(4)` to give an achiral compound. 'X' is :

A

`CH_(3)CH_(2)underset(OH)underset(|)CHCOOH`

B

`CH_(3)underset(Me)underset(|)CHCOOH`

C

`CH_(3)underset(CH_(2)OH)underset(|)(CHCOOH)`

D

`CH_(3)underset(OH)underset(|)CHCH_(2)COOH`

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C
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