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The number of aromatic (benzene ring containing) structural isomers of $C X_{7} H X_{8} O$ is

A3
B4
C5
D6

Answer: C

Three cresols (o-, m-, p-methylphenol), benzyl alcohol and methoxybenzene (anisole): 5.

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