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Five isomeric para - disubstituted aromatic compounds A to E with molecular formula C8H8O2 were given for identification. Based on the following observations, give the structures of the compounds:
(i) Both A and B form a silver mirror with Tollen's reagent; also, B gives a positive test with FeCl3 solution.
(ii) C gives a positive infoform test.
(iii) D is readily extracted in aqueous NaHCO3 solution.
(iv) E on acid hydrolysis gives 1,4- dihydroxy benzene.
Find compound E

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