Phenol $\xrightarrow{Zn \, \text{dust}} X$ $\xrightarrow[Anhyd. \, AlCl_3]{CH_3Cl} Y$ $\xrightarrow{\text{Alkaline } KMnO_4} Z$. In the above reaction,what is $Z$?

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

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