Find the main product of the following reaction:

  • A
    $4-$($1$-hydroxy$-1-$methylethyl)benzonitrile
  • B
    $4-$acetyl$-2-$($1$-hydroxy$-1-$methylethyl)benzene
  • C
    methyl $4-$acetylbenzoate
  • D
    $4-$acetylbenzonitrile

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