Compound (A), C8H9Br, gives a white precipitate when warmed with alcoholic AgNO3. Oxidation of (A) gives an acid (B), C8H6O4. (B) easily forms anhydride on heating. Identify the compound (A).

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Compound (A), C₈H₉Br, gives a white precipitate when warmed with alcoholic AgNO₃. Oxidation of (A) gives an acid (B), C₈H₆O₄. (B) easily forms anhydride on heating. Identify the compound (A).

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(B) Because it is giving precipitate so Br not attached to ring And anhydrisde form so position is ortho.