Compound (A), C _ 8 H _ 9 Cl , gives a white precipitate when warmed with alcoholic AgNO _ 3 . Oxidation of (A) gives an acid (B), C _ 8 H _ 6 O _ 4 . (B) easily forms anhydride on heating. Identify the compound (A).

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Compound (A), C _ 8 H _ 9 Cl , gives a white precipitate when warmed with alcoholic AgNO _ 3 . Oxidation of (A) gives

Compound (A) gives a white precipitate when warmed with alcoholic

{AgNO}_{3}

means it contain a removable chloride atom(Benzylic position)_. Oxidation of (A) gives an acid (B),

{C}_{8}{H}_{6}{O}_{4}

. (B) easily forms anhydride on heating. Means both acid should be ortho position of each other.

Compound (A), C _ 8 H _ 9 Cl , gives a white precipitate when warmed with alcoholic AgNO _ 3 . Oxidation of (A) gives

Compound (A), C _ 8 H _ 9 Cl , gives a white precipitate when...

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