The electronic configuration of Pt (atomic number 78) is :

Two isomers 'A' and 'B' with molecular formula C₄H₈ give different products on oxidation with KMnO₄ in acidic medium. Isomer 'A' on reaction with KMnO₄/H⁺ results in effervescence of a gas and gives ketone. The compound 'A' is

In the given conversion the compound A is :

Given below are two statements :

Statement I : The esterification of carboxylic acid with an alcohol is a nucleophilic acyl substitution.

Statement II : Electron withdrawing groups in the carboxylic acid will increase the rate of esterification reaction.

Choose the most appropriate option :