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Compound (A) C(7)H(8)O is insoluble in a...

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)OBr_(3)` .
The most probable structure of compound A is :

A

B

C

D

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A
Alcohols do not react with `FeCl_(3)`.
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