(i) An organic compound [A], having a specific smell forms two compounds [B] and [C] by reacting with conc. sodium hydroxide. The molecular formula of compound [B] is C₇H₈O, which forms compound [A] again on oxidation. Compound [C] forms benzene on heating with soda lime.
Write the structures of compounds [A], [B] and [C]. Also, write the reactions involved.

(ii) Identify the compounds [A] and [B] in the reactions given below:

Solution

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