In the above reaction 'A' is

Isobutyraldehyde on reaction with formaldehyde and K₂CO₃ gives compound 'A'. Compound 'A' reacts with KCN and yields compound 'B', which on hydrolysis gives a stable compound 'C'. The compound 'C' is

With respect to the following reaction, consider the given statements :

(A) o-Nitroaniline and p-nitroaniline are the predominant products.

(B) p-Nitroaniline and m-nitroaniline are the predominant products.

(C) HNO₃ acts as an acid.

(D) H₂SO₄ acts as an acid.

Choose the correct option.

When sugar 'X' is boiled with dilute H₂SO₄ in alcoholic solution, two isomers 'A' and 'B' are formed. 'A' on oxidation with HNO₃ yields saccharic acid where as 'B' is laevorotatory. The compound 'X' is :