Compound A `(C_(7) H_(8) O)` is insoluble in water, dilute HCl & aqueous `NaHCO_(3)`
Channel: Doubtnut
Date: 2020-04-26

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: