Heating benzoic acid with $X$ or phenol with $Y$ gives benzene. $X$ and $Y$ are respectively:

  • A
    Sodalime and zinc dust
  • B
    Zinc dust and sodalime
  • C
    Zinc dust and sodium hydroxide
  • D
    Sodalime and copper

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