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  4. An organic compound (X) with molecular formula C7H8O is insoluble in aqueous NaHCO3 but dissolves in NaOH . When treated with bromine water (X) rapidly gives (Y), C7H5OBr3 The compounds (X) and (Y) respectively are

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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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Solution:

Compound $X$ must be phenolic compound. It gives $Y$ with $3 \,Br$ atoms on treatment with bromine water so the placement of $OH$ and $CH_{3}$ must be such that they give electrophilic substitution
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