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An organic aromatic compound having molecular formula \[{{C}_{7}}{{H}_{8}}O\]does not give characteristic colour with neutral \[FeC{{l}_{3}}\]but bubbles of hydrogen gas are formed when it is treated with metallic sodium. The compound is

A)          

B)

C)       

D)

Correct Answer: A

Solution :

[a] : The compound has no phenolic group, but has an alcoholic group (?OH).