In the following reaction,$\text{Phenol}$ $\xrightarrow{Zn \, \text{dust}} x$ $\xrightarrow[\text{Anhy.} \, ZnCl_2]{CH_3Cl} y$ $\xrightarrow{\text{Alk.} \, KMnO_4} z$. The product $z$ is:

  • A
    Toluene
  • B
    Benzaldehyde
  • C
    Benzoic acid
  • D
    Benzene

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