Compound (A) `C_(6)H_(12)O_(3)`, when treated with `I_(2)` in aqueous sodium hydroxide gives yellow precipitate. When A is treated with Tollens reagent no reaction occur. When A is hydrolysed and then treated with Tollens reagent, a silver mirror is formed in test tube. Compound (A) will be :

Options

A. `CH_(3)-overset(O)overset(||)(C)-CH_(2)-CH_(2)-underset(OCH_(3))underset(|)(CH)-OH`
B. `CH_(3)-overset(O)overset(||)(C)-underset(OCH_(3))underset(|)overset(OCH_(3))overset(|)(C)-CH_(3)`
C. `CH_(3)-overset(O)overset(||)(C)-CH_(2)-CH(OCH_(3))_(2)`
D. `CH_(3)-overset(O)overset(||)(C)-CH_(2)-CH_(2)-CH(OCH_(3))_(2)`

Answer

C

Explanation