What will be $C$ in the following reaction?
$C_6H_5CH_3$ $\xrightarrow{\text{Oxidation}} A$ $\xrightarrow{NaOH} B$ $\xrightarrow[\Delta]{\text{sodalime}} C$

• A
  $C_6H_5OH$
• B
  $C_6H_6$
• C
  $C_6H_5COONa$
• D
  $C_6H_5ONa$