The product $(A)$ will be:

  • A
    $3-$ethylcyclopentanone
  • B
    $2-$ethylcyclopentanone
  • C
    cyclopentanone
  • D
    $2-$ethyl$-3-$oxocyclopentanecarboxylic acid

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