The compound $\mathrm{A}, \mathrm{C}_8 \mathrm{H}_8 \mathrm{O}_2$ reacts with acetophenone to form a

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The compound $\mathrm{A}, \mathrm{C}_8 \mathrm{H}_8 \mathrm{O}_2$ reacts with acetophenone to form a single product via cross-Aldol condensation. The compound A on reaction with conc. NaOH forms a substituted benzyl alcohol as one of the two products. The compound A is :

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