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An organic compound (A) has characteristic odour. On treatment with NaOH, it forms compounds (B) and (C). Compound (B) has molecular formula $C_7H_8O$ which on oxidation gives back (A). The compound (C) is a sodium salt of an acid. When (C) is treated with soda-lime, it yields an aromatic compound (D). Deduce the structures of (A), (B), (C) and (D). Write the sequence of reactions involved.

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