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An ester of formula C7H1402 gives an alcohol and an acid

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An ester of formula C7H1402 gives an alcohol and an acid

An ester of formula C7H1402 gives an alcohol and an acid when hydrolyzed. When the alcohol is isolated and oxidized, it forms a ketone. Which of these compounds could be the ester? b. sec-butyl propanoate d. tert-butyl propanoate a. isopropyl propanoate c. ethyl 2,2-dimethylpropanoate