L-isomer of a compound 'A' (C4H8O4) gives a positive test with [Ag(NH3)2]+. Treatment of 'A' with acetic anhydride yields triacetate derivative. Compound 'A' produces an optically active compound (B) and an optically inactive compound (C) on treatment with bromine water and HNO3 respectively. Compound (A) is :

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L-isomer of a compound 'A' (C₄H₈O₄) gives a positive test with [Ag(NH₃)₂]⁺. Treatment of 'A' with acetic anhydride yields triacetate derivative. Compound 'A' produces an optically active compound (B) and an optically inactive compound (C) on treatment with bromine water and HNO₃ respectively. Compound (A) is :

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