An aromatic compound $X$ when heated with $Zn$ powder gives benzoic acid,but when heated with soda lime,it gives phenol. Identify the compound $X$.
- A$o$-Hydroxybenzoic acid
- B$p$-Hydroxybenzoic acid
- C$m$-Hydroxybenzoic acid
- DNone of these
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