What is the acid $(A)$ obtained in the following reaction sequence?
${C_2H_5I}$ $\xrightarrow{\text{alc. KOH}} X$ $\xrightarrow[CCl_4]{Br_2} Y$ $\xrightarrow{KCN} Z$ $\xrightarrow{H_3O^+} A$

  • A
    Succinic acid
  • B
    Malonic acid
  • C
    Oxalic acid
  • D
    Maleic acid

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