The percentage composition of an organic compound $A$ is: carbon $85.71 \%$ and hydrogen $14.29 \%$. Its vapour density is $14$. Consider the following reaction sequence:
$A$ $\xrightarrow{Cl_2 / H_2O} B$ $\xrightarrow[(ii) H_3O^+]{(i) KCN / EtOH} C$
Identify $\underline{C}$.

  • A
    $HO-CH_2-CH_2-CH_2-CO_2H$
  • B
    $HO-CH_2-CH_2-CO_2H$
  • C
    $HO-CH_2-CO_2H$
  • D
    $CH_3-CH_2-CO_2H$

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