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Compound A `(C_(7) H_(8) O)` is insoluble in water, dilute HCl & aqueous `NaHCO_(3)`, but it dissolves in dilute NaOH. When A is treated with `Br_(2)` water it is converted into a compound `C_(7) H_(5)Obr_(3)` rapidly. The structure of A is:

A

B

C

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C
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