An aromatic compound $(A),\ C_{8}H_{9}Br$ reacts with $CH_{2}\left( COOC_{2}H_{5} \right)_{2}$ in then presence of $C_{2}H_{5}ONa$ to give $(B)$ which on refluxing with oil $H_{2}SO_{4}$ gives$(C)$, a monobasic acid. $(C)$On vigorous oxidation gives benzoic acid. What is the structure of$(A)$?

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The correct answer is Option B: [image:12_image24.emf].

Q. An aromatic compound $(A),\ C_{8}H_{9}Br$ reacts with $CH_{2}\left( COOC_{2}H_{5} \right)_{2}$ in then presence of $C_{2}H_{5}ONa$ to give $(B)$ which on refluxing with oil $H_{2}SO_{4}$ gives$(C)$, a monobasic acid. $(C)$On vigorous oxidation gives benzoic acid. What is the structure of$(A)$?

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