An organic compound X on treatment with pyridium dichromate in dichloromethane gives compound Y. Compound Y reacts with I2 and alkali to form idodoform. The compound X is
A
C2H5OH
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B
CH3COOOH
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C
CH3COCH3
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D
CH3COOH
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Solution
The correct option is AC2H5OH Compound Y reacts with I2 and alkali to form iodoform. Hence, it contains acetyl group. The compound 'X' is oxidised to get "Y".