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The compound with molecular formula `C_(8)H_(10)` which will give only two isomers on electrophilic substitution with `Cl_(2)//FeCl_(3)` or with `HNO_(3)//H_(2)SO_(4)` is

A

p dimethyl benzene

B

m - dimethyl benzene

C

o-dimethyl benzene

D

Ethyl benzene

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The correct Answer is:
B

Since, the compound with molecular formula `C_(8)H_(10)` gives two isomers in electrophilic substitution, it must be m–xylene.
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