Compounds W, X, Y and Z are all alkylbenzenes. W reacts with OsO₄ and with NBS. X reacts with NBS , but not OsO₄. Y reacts with neither NBS nor OsO₄ , and Z reacts with OsO₄ but not with NBS . Which of these structures is compound X ? E) None of these

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Compound X is the only one that reacts with NBS but not OsO4. The structure of X is consistent with a benzylic C-H bond being replaced with a bromine atom by NBS.

Compounds W, X, Y and Z Are All Alkylbenzenes