What is formed when ethyl benzoate undergoes saponification with caustic soda?

  • A
    Benzyl alcohol,ethanoic acid
  • B
    Sodium benzoate,ethanol
  • C
    Benzoic acid,sodium ethoxide
  • D
    Phenol,ethanoic acid

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