In the given reaction,the reactant is $\gamma$-valerolactone. Predict the product $[X]$ for the reaction: $\text{Reactant} \xrightarrow{H_2O/H^{+}} [X]$.

  • A
    $HOOC-CH_2-CH_2-CH(OH)-CH_3$
  • B
    $CH_3-CH_2-CH_2-CH_2-COOH$
  • C
    $HO-CH_2-CH_2-CH_2-COOH$
  • D
    $CH_3-CH_2-CH(OH)-CH_2-COOH$

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