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An organic compound (X) of the formula C7H8O is soluble in NaOH but not in NaHCO3 . It gives colour with alcoholic FeCl3 . On treatment with bromine water it gives tribromo product. The compound 'A' is
ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersNEET
Options:
  • A o-cresol
  • B m-cresol
  • C p-cresol
  • D either of the three
Solution:
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The correct answer is: m-cresol
Compound is soluble in NaOH but insoluble in NaHCO3 hence compound is phenolic in nature.

Only m-derivative will give tribromo derivative.

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