Two isomeric compounds A and B with molecular formula C6H8 decolourize bromine solution in CCl4 and also alkaline KMn04. On catalytic hydrogenation, both yield cyclohexane (C6H12). A shows an absorption maximum at 256 nm and B is transparent above 200 nm. Assign structures to A and B.

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A and B are most likely to be benzene and cyclohexene respectively Benzene an... View the full answer