$m$-chlorobenzaldehyde on reaction with conc. $KOH$ at room temperature gives

  • A
    Potassium $m$-chlorobenzoate and $m$-hydroxybenzaldehyde
  • B
    $m$-hydroxybenzaldehyde and $m$-chlorobenzyl alcohol
  • C
    $m$-chlorobenzyl alcohol and $m$-hydroxybenzyl alcohol
  • D
    Potassium $m$-chlorobenzoate and $m$-chlorobenzyl alcohol

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