An optically active compound ' X ' has molecular formula C 4 H 8 O 3 . It evolves CO 2 with aq. NaHCO 3 . ' X ' reacts with LiAlH 4 to give chiral compound. ' X &#

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An optically active compound ' X ' has molecular formula C 4 ​ H 8 ​ O 3 ​ . It evolves CO 2 ​ with aq. NaHCO 3 ​ . ' X ' reacts with LiAlH 4 ​ to give chiral compound. ' X ' is :

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Explanation:

Question is asking about the optical active compound (X) having molecular formula C₄H₈O₃ .

Concept:

This question is based on reduction of carboxylic acid with LiAlH₄ and lab test of carboxylic acid. Solution:

(X) evolvevolves $CO_{2}$ with aq. $NaHCO_{3}$ . It must have at least one -COOH group.(I)

(I)

(II)

it does not have molecular formula : C₄H₈O₃

(III)

(IV)

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