If $(\pm)$ $2$-methylbutanoic acid is esterified by reaction with $(\pm)$ $2$-butanol,how many optically active compounds will be present in the final equilibrium reaction mixture?

  • A
    $2$
  • B
    $3$
  • C
    $4$
  • D
    $6$

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Product $(A)$ of the reaction is:

Match Column-$I$ with Column-$II$ :
| Column-$I$ | Column-$II$ |
| :--- | :--- |
| $(A)$ Cyclopentanone + $2,4-$$DNP$ $\xrightarrow{\text{mild } H^+}$ Cyclopentanone$-2,4-$$DNP$ derivative | $(P)$ Electrophilic substitution |
| $(B)$ $4-$phenyl$-2-$methylbutan$-2-$ol $\xrightarrow{\text{Conc. } H_2SO_4}$ $1,1-$dimethyl$-1,2,3,4-$tetrahydronaphthalene | $(Q)$ Nucleophilic substitution |
| $(C)$ $4-$chlorocyclohexanethiol $\xrightarrow{\text{Base}}$ $7-$thiabicyclo[$2.2$.$1$]heptane | $(R)$ Nucleophilic addition |

Which of the following compounds will undergo decarboxylation on heating?

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