An aromatic compound $X$ when heated with $Zn$ powder gives benzoic acid,but when heated with soda lime,it gives phenol. Identify the compound $X$.

  • A
    $o$-Hydroxybenzoic acid
  • B
    $p$-Hydroxybenzoic acid
  • C
    $m$-Hydroxybenzoic acid
  • D
    None of these

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