Which of the following does not give an Aldol condensation reaction?

$2,2-$dichloropropane $\stackrel{Aq. KOH}{\longrightarrow} A$ $\xrightarrow{\text{Clemmensen reduction}} B$. $B$ is

$CH_3COOH$ $\xrightarrow{LiAlH_4} X$ $\xrightarrow{Cu, 300^{\circ}C} Y$ $\xrightarrow{\text{Dilute } NaOH} Z$. In the above reaction,$Z$ is:

Which of the following pairs is differentiated by the iodoform test?

$p$-Cresol reacts with chloroform in an alkaline medium to give compound $A$,which on addition of hydrogen cyanide forms compound $Y$. Acidic hydrolysis of $Y$ yields a chiral carboxylic acid. What is the structure of the carboxylic acid?

Product $A$ is