Deduce the Identity of the Compound from the Data Provided

question 2

Multiple Choice

Deduce the identity of the compound from the data provided. C₅H₈O₄: IR (cm^-1) : 2800-3300 (broad) ,2950,1740
¹³C NMR (δ,splitting) : 17.3 (q) ,44.3 (s) ,210.5 (s)

• A)HO₂CC(CH₃)₂CO₂H
• B)CH₃O₂CCH₂CO₂CH₃
• C)HO₂CCH₂CH₂CH₂CO₂H
• D)CH₃O₂CCH₂CH₂CO₂H
• E)CH₃O₂CCO₂CH₂CH₃

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Real Line

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Inequality

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Real Line

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Inequality

An inequality is a mathematical statement indicating that two quantities are not equal, represented by symbols such as >, <, ≤, or ≥.