An organic compound J reacts with excess sodium to form an organic ion carrying a charge of $-3$. J also reacts with excess $\text{NaOH} (aq)$ to form an organic ion carrying a charge of $-1$. What is the structural formula of J?
- A$\text{HOCH}_2\text{CH(OH)CH}_2\text{CO}_2\text{H}$
- B$\text{HO}_2\text{CCH(OH)CH}_2\text{CHO}$
- C$\text{HO}_2\text{CCH(OH)CH}_2\text{CO}_2\text{H}$
- D$\text{HOCH}_2\text{COCH}_2\text{CHO}$