$(A) Ph-CH(OH)-CHO \xrightarrow[H_2O]{HO^-} (B)$; $(A)$ and $(B)$ are isomers and isomerization is effectively carried out by a trace of base. Identify $(B)$.

  • A
    $Ph-CH_2-COOH$
  • B
    $Ph-CO-OCH_3$
  • C
    $Ph-CO-CH_2OH$
  • D
    $H-CO-CH_2-O-Ph$

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