Identify $X$ and $Y$ in the following reaction sequence: $X$ $\xrightarrow{Zn} Y$ $\xrightarrow[Zn, H_2O]{O_3} (CH_3)_2CO + CH_2O$

  • A
    $X = (CH_3)_2CBrCH_2Br, Y = (CH_3)_2C=CH_2$
  • B
    $X = (CH_3)_2CHCH_2Br, Y = (CH_3)_2C=CH_2$
  • C
    $X = (CH_3)_2CBrCH_2Br, Y = CH_3CH=CHCH_3$
  • D
    $X = (CH_3)_2CHCHBrCH_2Br, Y = (CH_3)_2C=CH_2$

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