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  4. Five isomericpara-disubstituted aromatic compounds .4 to E with molecular formula C8H8O2 were given for identification. Based on the following observations, give structures of the compounds: (i) Both A and B form a silver mirror with Tollen's reagent; also, B gives a positive test with FeCl3 solution. (ii) C gives positive iodoform test. (iii) D is readily extracted in aqueous NaHCOj solution. (iv) E on acid hydrolysis gives 1, 4-dihydroxy benzene.

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Q. Five isomericpara-disubstituted aromatic compounds .4 to E
with molecular formula $C_8H_8O_2$ were given for identification.
Based on the following observations, give structures of the compounds :
(i) Both A and B form a silver mirror with Tollen's reagent; also,
B gives a positive test with $FeCl_3$ solution.
(ii) C gives positive iodoform test.
(iii) D is readily extracted in aqueous NaHCOj solution.
(iv) E on acid hydrolysis gives 1, 4-dihydroxy benzene.

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