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Compounds A and B (both C10H14) show prominent peaks in their mass spectrum at m/z 134 and 119. Compound B also shows a less prominent peak at m/z 91. On vigorous oxidation with chromic acid, compound A is nonreactive while compound B yielded terephthalic acid.

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From this information, deduce the structures of both compounds, and then draw the structure of B.

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