The number of methoxy groups in a compound can be determined by treating it with

Ethanol on reaction with alkaline $KMnO_4$ gives $X$,which when reacted with methanol in the presence of an acid gives a sweet-smelling compound $Y$. $X$ and $Y$ respectively are:

Give the conversion of the following:
$(i)$ Phthalimide from $o-xylene$
$(ii)$ Ethanol from Ethanoic anhydride

The product $(A)$ of the reaction is:

Identify $Z$ in the following reaction sequence:
$CH_3COONH_4$ $\xrightarrow{\Delta} X$ $\xrightarrow{P_2O_5} Y$ $\xrightarrow{H_2O/H^+} Z$

An ester $(A)$ with molecular formula $C_9H_{10}O_2$ is reacted with an excess of $CH_3MgBr$. The resulting product is treated with concentrated $H_2SO_4$ to form an olefin $(B)$. Ozonolysis of $(B)$ yields a ketone with the formula $C_8H_8O$. What is the structure of $(A)$?