Hydrolysis of an ester gives acid $A$ and alcohol $B$. $A$ reduces Fehling solution and oxidation of $B$ gives $A$. The ester is

The above conversion can be done by:

The major product in the following reaction is

What is the ratio of $(x/y)$ in the above reactions?

Which of the following reactions produce ethyl cyanide $(CH_3 CH_2 CN)$ as a major product?
$1.$ $CH_3 CH_2 CH=NOH \xrightarrow{(CH_3 CO)_2 O} CH_3 CH_2 CN$
$2.$ $CH_3 CH_2 Cl \xrightarrow{\text{Ethanolic } KCN} CH_3 CH_2 CN$
$3.$ $CH_3 CH_2 Cl \xrightarrow{\text{Ethanolic } AgCN} CH_3 CH_2 NC$
$4.$ $CH_3 CH_2 CON(CH_3)_2 \xrightarrow[\text{Pyridine, } 70^{\circ} C]{C_6 H_5 SO_2 Cl} CH_3 CH_2 CN$

In the given options,which one is correct for the rate of hydrolysis?