An organic compound (A) (molecular formula C₈​H₁₆​O₂​) was hydrolyzed with dilute sulphuric acid to give a carboxylic acid (B) and an alcohol (C). Oxidation of (C) with chromic acid produced (B). (C) on dehydration gives but-1-ene, which than undergoes reduction to give (D). (C) of further reaction with lithium aluminium hydride gives (E), which is an aldehyde. 

Identify the compound (C).

Butan-1-ol

The correct answer is option 1. Butan-1-ol.