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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 FeCI3. On treatment with bromine water it gives a tribromo product. The compound (A) is :

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a

ethanol

b

o-cresol

c

p-cresol

d

m-cresol

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

.phenols gives positive FeCl3 test, formation of tribromo product suggests ortho and para positions are vacant.

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