Consider the following sequence of reactions.
$C_6H_5COONa$ $\xrightarrow[\Delta]{NaOH/CaO} X$ $\xrightarrow[\text{Anhy. } AlCl_3]{CO/HCl} Y$ $\xrightarrow[NaOH]{\text{conc. }} A + B$.
If $A$ is the reduction product of $Y$,what is $B$?

  • A
    Sodium formate
  • B
    Sodium phenoxide
  • C
    Sodium salt of benzoic acid
  • D
    Sodium salt of salicylic acid

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