Two C8H9Br isomers form Grignard reagents which on carboxylation give isomeric carboxylic acids. Oxidation of each isomeric acid with hot KMnO4 produces the same C9H6O6 tricarboxylic acid. Which of the following compounds are the original isomeric bromides?

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Two C₈H₉Br isomers form Grignard reagents which on carboxylation give isomeric carboxylic acids. Oxidation of each isomeric acid with hot KMnO₄ produces the same C₉H₆O₆ tricarboxylic acid. Which of the following compounds are the original isomeric bromides?

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