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Compound (A)`C_(7)H_(8)O` is insoluble in aqueous `NaHCO_(3)` and dissolves in aqueous NaOH and gives a characteristic colour with neutral `FeCl_(3)` . When treated with `Br_(2)`(A) forms compound `(B) C_(7)H_(5)O Br_(3)`.
The most probable structure of compound A is :

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`C_(7)H_(8)O` has following isomeric compounds :

Since, the compound is insoluble in water and `NaHCO_(3)` but dissolve in NaOH and gives characteristic colour with `FeCI_(3)` , hence it must be phenol i.e.,o-, .p- or m-cresol.
Thus, the compound may be a m -cresol.
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