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In the reaction sequence, [X] is:
[X]KMnO4/OHHOOC(CH2)3CH3|CHCOOH.

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Solution

KMnO4 in alkaline solution is a weak oxidizing agent. It can oxidize aldehyde to carboxylic acidonly.
Therefore,
OHC(CH2)3CH3|C|HCHOKMnO4/OH−−−−−−−−HOOC(CH2)3CH3|C|HCOOH
[X]

Therefore, [X] is OHC(CH2)3CH3|C|HCHO

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