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An alcohol of formula C 9 H 12 O
A
reacts with Na 2 Cr 2 O 7 to form a compound having formula C 9 H 10 O. The original alcohol might be 
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
Degree of unsaturation in A is benzene ring. Degree of unsaturation in B is (benzene ring and 1 >C O group. Hence, ‘A’ is 2° alcohol.
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