In the given reaction,the reactant is $\gamma$-valerolactone. Predict the product $[X]$ for the reaction: $\text{Reactant} \xrightarrow{H_2O/H^{+}} [X]$.
- A$HOOC-CH_2-CH_2-CH(OH)-CH_3$
- B$CH_3-CH_2-CH_2-CH_2-COOH$
- C$HO-CH_2-CH_2-CH_2-COOH$
- D$CH_3-CH_2-CH(OH)-CH_2-COOH$
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