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An optically active compound 'X' has molecular formula C_(4)H_(8)O_(3). It evolves CO_(2) with aq. NaHCO_(3). 'X' reacts with LiAlH_(4) to give achiral compound. 'X' is :

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`CH_(3)CH_(2)underset(OH)underset(|)(C)HCOOH`
`CH_(3)underset(Me)underset(|)CHCOOH`
`CH_(3)underset(CH_(2)OH)underset(|"")(CHC)OOH`
`CH_(3)underset(OH)underset(|)CHCH_(2)COOH`

Solution :`Me-underset("Optically ACTIVE")underset(CH_(2)OH)underset(|)overset(H)overset(|)(.^(**)C" ")-COOHoverset("LAH")toMe-underset("Optically active")underset(CH_(2)OH)underset(|)overset(H)overset(|)(C)-CH_(2)OH""]`


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