Consider the following reaction:
$Phenol$ $\xrightarrow{Zn\,dust} X$ $\xrightarrow[{Anhyd.\,AlCl_3}]{CH_3Cl} Y$ $\xrightarrow{Alkaline\,KMnO_4} Z$
The product $Z$ is:

  • A
    benzaldehyde
  • B
    benzoic acid
  • C
    benzene
  • D
    toluene

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