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Compound X, C(9)H(10)O, is intert to Br(...

Compound `X, C_(9)H_(10)O`, is intert to `Br_(2)` in `C Cl_(4)`. Vigorous oxidation with hot alkaline `KMnO_(4)` yields benzoic acid. `X` gives a precipitate with Bragy's regent. Write all possible structures for `X`.

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Possible isomers
i. `PhCOCH_(2)CH_(3)`
ii. `PhCH_(2)COCH_(3)`
iii. `PhCH_(2)CH_(2)CHO`
iv. `Ph-underset(CH_(3))underset(|)(CH)-CHO`
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