An ester $(A)C_{11}H_{14}O_{2}$ was treated with $LiAlH_{4}$ to give compound $(B)C_{9}H_{12}O$ and $(C)C_{2}H_{6}O.B$ on slight heating with an acid forms$(D)C_{9}H_{10}$. Compound $D$ on vigorous oxidation with $KMnO_{4}$ gives terephthalic acid. The compound $(A)$, is

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Q. An ester $(A)C_{11}H_{14}O_{2}$ was treated with $LiAlH_{4}$ to give compound $(B)C_{9}H_{12}O$ and $(C)C_{2}H_{6}O.B$ on slight heating with an acid forms$(D)C_{9}H_{10}$. Compound $D$ on vigorous oxidation with $KMnO_{4}$ gives terephthalic acid. The compound $(A)$, is

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