An aromatic compound $A$ of formula $C_7H_6Cl_2$ gives $AgCl$ on boiling with alcoholic $AgNO_3$ solution,and yields $C_7H_7OCl$ on treatment with sodium hydroxide. $A$ on oxidation gives a monochlorobenzoic acid which affords only one mononitro derivative. The compound $A$ is :

  • A
    $p-$chlorobenzyl chloride
    Option A
  • B
    $o-$chlorobenzyl chloride
    Option B
  • C
    $m-$chlorobenzyl chloride
    Option C
  • D
    benzyl chloride
    Option D

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