Compound $(A)$,$C_6H_{12}O_3$,when treated with $I_2$ in aqueous sodium hydroxide gives a yellow precipitate. When $(A)$ is treated with Tollens' reagent,no reaction occurs. When $(A)$ is hydrolysed and then treated with Tollens' reagent,a silver mirror is formed in the test tube. Compound $(A)$ will be

  • A
    $CH_3-CO-CH_2-CH_2-CH(OCH_3)OH$
  • B
    $CH_3-CO-C(OCH_3)_2-CH_3$
  • C
    $CH_3-CO-CH_2-CH(OCH_3)_2$
  • D
    $H-CO-CH_2-CH_2-CH(OCH_3)_2$

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