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A colourless substance $'A\ ' (C_6H_7N)$ is sparingly soluble in water and gives a water soluble compound $'B\ '$ on treating with mineral acid. On reacting with $CHCl_3$ and alcoholic potash $'A\ '$ produces an obnoxious smell due to the formation of compound $'C\ '$. Reaction of $'A\ '$ with benzenesulphonyl chloride gives compound $'D\ '$ which is soluble in alkali. With $NaNO_2$ and $\text{HCl,} 'A\ '$ forms compound $'E\ '$ which reacts with phenol in alkaline medium to give an orange dye $'F\ '.$ Identify compounds $'A\ '$ to $'F\ '.$
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