An organic compound ‘X ’ with molecular formula, $C_{7}H_{8}O\$is insoluble in aqueous $NaHCO_{3}$ but dissolves in $NaOH$. When treated with bromine water ‘X ’ rapidly gives ‘Y ’ $C_{7}H_{5}OBr_{3}$. The compounds ‘X ’ and ‘Y ’ respectively, are

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Compound ‘X ’ ($C_{7}H_{8}O$) is insoluble in aqueous $NaHCO_{3}$ but soluble in NaOH, so it is a phenol. Since, the number of carbon atoms remains the same after bromination, the compound must be meta cresol and reactions takes place as follows
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Q. An organic compound ‘X ’ with molecular formula, $C_{7}H_{8}O\$is insoluble in aqueous $NaHCO_{3}$ but dissolves in $NaOH$. When treated with bromine water ‘X ’ rapidly gives ‘Y ’ $C_{7}H_{5}OBr_{3}$. The compounds ‘X ’ and ‘Y ’ respectively, are

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