Wurtz reaction of bromoethane gives $n$-butane. Sodium salt of $X$ on heating with sodalime also results in $n$-butane. Compound $X$ is

  • A
    $CH_3-CH_2-CH_2-COOH$
  • B
    $CH_3-(CH_2)_3-COOH$
  • C
    $CH_3-(CH_2)_4-COOH$
  • D
    $CH_3-CH_2-COOH$

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