Benzene is treated with oleum to produce compound $(X)$,which when further heated with molten sodium hydroxide followed by acidification produces compound $(Y)$. The compound $(Y)$ is treated with zinc metal to produce compound $(Z)$. Identify the structure of compound $(Z)$ from the following options.

  • A
    $1,4-$dihydroxybenzene
  • B
    Benzene
  • C
    Phenol
  • D
    $1,2-$dihydroxybenzene

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