A hydrocarbon of unknown structure has the formula C8H10. On catalytic hydrogenation over Lindlar's catalyst, 1 equivalent of H2 is absorbed. On hydrogenation over a palladium catalyst, 3 equivalents of H2 are absorbed. Draw a strucutre that fits the data.

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A hydrocarbon of unknown structure has the formula C8H10. On catalytic hydrogenation over Lindlar's catalyst, 1 equivalent of H2 is absorbed. On hydrogenation over a palladium catalyst, 3 equivalents of H2 are absorbed. Draw a strucutre that fits the data.

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