A Compound with Molecular Formula C₄H₈O₂, Shows Absorptions at 2200-3600

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Essay

A compound with molecular formula C₄H₈O₂, shows absorptions at 2200-3600 cm^-1 (broad), 1720 cm^-1 and at 1200 cm^-1 on the IR spectrum. Propose a possible structure for this compound.

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