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An organic compound A having molecular formula C6H6O gives a violet colour with neutral FeCl3 solution. A on treatment with CO2 and NaOH at 400 K under pressure gives B which on acidification gives a compound C. The compound C reacts with acetyl chloride to give D which is popular pain killer. Deduce the structure of A, B, C and D. |
What is the name of the compound A? |
2-hexanol dimethyl ether phenol 2-methyl pentanol. |
phenol |