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An organic compound having molecular formula C8H8O2 showed the following spectral data:

IR (cm-1): 700 and 760, 1720, 3300-3500 (broad).

NMR (ppm): 3.2 (2H, s), 7.2(5H, m), 11.6(1H, s) D2O exchangeable.

Elucidate the structure of the compound in a stepwise fashion.