A compund `X(C_8H_10O)` upon treatment with alkaline solution of iodine gives a yellow precipitate. The filtrate on acidifiction gives a whit solid `Y(C_7H_6O_2)` Write the strctures of X and Y.

Explanation

The molecular formula suggests that the compound A is of aromatic nature. Since A gives iodoform as a result of the reaction, this suggests that it is either a methyl ketone a methyl carbinol. However, the molecular formula suggests it to be methyl carbinol i.e. 1-phenylethanol. The reactions involved are as follows :