In the reaction sequence:
$CH_3-CH(OH)-COOH$ $\xrightarrow{\Delta } [Y]$
$[Y]$ will be:

  • A
    $3-$methyloxetan$-2-$one (a beta-lactone)
  • B
    $CH_2=CH-COOH$
  • C
    $HO-CH_2-CH_2-COOH$
  • D
    $3,6-$dimethyl$-1,4-$dioxane$-2,5-$dione (a lactide)

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