Identify the reactant $x$ in the following chemical reaction:
$Phenol + (x) \xrightarrow[(2) H^+]{(1) NaOH} Salicylaldehyde$

  • A
    $CH_3Cl$
  • B
    $CH_2Cl_2$
  • C
    $CHCl_3$
  • D
    $CCl_4$

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