Identify product $B$ in the following reaction: $\text{Propanone}$ $\xrightarrow{\text{Ba(OH)}_2} A$ $\xrightarrow{\Delta, -\text{H}_2\text{O}} B$

  • A
    $2-$Methylpentan$-3-$one
  • B
    $4-$Hydroxy$-4-$methylpentan$-2-$one
  • C
    $4-$Methylpent$-3-$en$-2-$one
  • D
    $2-$Methylpent$-2-$en$-4-$one

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