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(CH3)3CCHOconc.OH−−−−−X+Y
X and Y are :

A
(CH3)3CCOO,(CH3)3CCH2OH
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B
(CH3)2CHCOOH,(CH3)2CHCH2OH
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C
(CH3)3COOH,CH3CH2OH
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D
C2H5COOH,CH3CH2OH
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Solution

The correct option is A (CH3)3CCOO,(CH3)3CCH2OH
(CH3)3CCHOOH−−conc.(CH3)3CCOO(X)+(H3C)3CCH2OH(Y)
This Reaction is called Canizzaro Reaction which takes place in concentrated NaOH condition to give corresponding alcohol and acetate ion as a product.

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