What are $X$ and $Y$ in the following reactions?
$R-CH_2OH \xrightarrow{Cu/573 \ K} X$
$(CH_3)_3C-OH \xrightarrow{Cu/573 \ K} Y$

  • A
    $X = RCHO, Y = (CH_3)_2C=CH_2$
  • B
    $X = RCOOH, Y = (CH_3)_2C=CH_2$
  • C
    $X = RCHO, Y = (CH_3)_2C=O$
  • D
    $X = RCOR, Y = (CH_3)_2C=CH_2$

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