The reaction sequence is as follows:
$Cyclopentanecarboxamide$ $\xrightarrow{P_2O_5, \Delta} W$ $\xrightarrow{CH_3MgBr, H_3^+O} X$ $\xrightarrow{Ca(OH)_2, I_2 (\text{yellow ppt.})} Y$ $\xrightarrow{\Delta} Z$
$Z$ is:

  • A
    Cyclopentyl methyl ketone
  • B
    Cyclopentyl carboxylic acid
  • C
    Cyclopentyl amide
  • D
    Dicyclopentyl ketone

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