Identify product $B$ in the following sequence of reactions:
$2 \ CH_3COCH_3$ $\xrightarrow{Ba(OH)_2} A$ $\xrightarrow{\Delta, -H_2O} B$

  • A
    $4-$Hydroxy$-4-$methylpentan$-2-$one
  • B
    $2-$Methylpentan$-3-$one
  • C
    $2-$Methylpent$-2-$en$-4-$one
  • D
    $4-$Methylpent$-3-$en$-2-$one

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