The starting material is $CH_3COCH_2CHO$. The reaction sequence is:
$CH_3COCH_2CHO$ $\xrightarrow[{(ii)LiAlH_4}]{{(i)ethylene\,glycol/dry\,HCl}} A$ $\xrightarrow[\Delta ]{H_3O^{+}} B$
What will be $B$?

  • A
    $4-$hydroxybutan$-2-$one
  • B
    but$-2-$en$-1-$al
  • C
    but$-3-$en$-2-$one
  • D
    $3-$hydroxybutanal

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