An organic compound 'A' of molecular formula C4H8O2 has a sweet smell. It can be hydrolysed with acid or a base. On hydrolysis with dil.Sulphuric acid, it gives two compunds 'B' and 'C'. 'B" on oxidation gives compound 'C'. Identify A, B, C. Name the reactions and write the chemical equation of the reaction involved.
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A=ester
B=Alcohol(ethane)
C=ethanoic acid
B=Alcohol(ethane)
C=ethanoic acid
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