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An organic compound X with molecular formula `C_(7)H_(8)O` is insoluble in aqueous `NaHCO_(3)` but dissolves in NaOH . When treated with bromine water X rapidly gives Y `C_(7)H_(5)OBr_(3)`. The compounds X and Y respectively , are

A

benzyl alcohol and 2,4,6 tribromo - 3 - methoxy benzene

B

benzyl alcohol and 3,4,5 tribromo - 3 - methoxy benzene

C

o- cresol and 3,4,5 - tribromo -2- methyl phenol

D

m- cresol and 2,4,6 - tribromo -3- methyl phenol

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Compound .X. `(C_(7)H_(8)O)` is insoluble in aqueous `NaHCO_(3)` but soluble in `NaOH`, so it is a phenol . Since the number of carbon atoms remains the same after bromination , the compound must be meta cresol and reactions takes place as follows :
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