Compound A easily reacts with water to give compound B. Compound B on the other hand can be oxidized to produce compound C. Both B and C can be further oxidized to produce D. To which classes of organic compounds A, B, C and D most likely belong?
A) A is an alkane, B is an alcohol, C is an aldehyde and D is a carboxylic acid
B) A is an alkene, B is an ether, C is an aldehyde and D is a carboxylic acid
C) A is an alkene, B is an alcohol, C is a ketone and D is a carboxylic acid
D) A is an alkene, B is an alcohol, C is an aldehyde and D is an ester
E) A is an alkene, B is an alcohol, C is an aldehyde and D is a carboxylic acid

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Compound A reacts easily with water, suggesting it is likely an alkene. Compound B is formed from the reaction of A with water, indicating it is likely an alcohol. Compound B can be oxidized to produce compound C, which is likely an aldehyde. Both B and C can be further oxidized to produce D, which is likely a carboxylic acid. Therefore, the best choice is E, where A is an alkene, B is an alcohol, C is an aldehyde, and D is a carboxylic acid.

Compound a Easily Reacts with Water to Give Compound B