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  4. An organic compound with molecular formula C 7 H 8 O dissolves in NaOH and gives a characteristic colour with FeCl 3. On treatment with bromine, it gives a tribromo derivative C 7 H 5 OBr 3. The compound is

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Q. An organic compound with molecular formula $C _{7} H _{8} O$ dissolves in $NaOH$ and gives a characteristic colour with $FeCl _{3}$. On treatment with bromine, it gives a tribromo derivative $C _{7} H _{5} OBr _{3}$. The compound is

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Phenols gives characteristic colour with $FeCl _{3}$
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Meta-derivative of phenol only gives tribromo derivative