Engineering
Chemistry
Oxidation of aromatic compounds
Question

Compound A (C9H10O) shows positive iodoform test. Oxidation of A with KMnO4/KOH gives acid B(C8H6O4). Anhydride of B is used for the preparation of phenolphthalein. Compound A is-

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