The major product of the following reaction sequence is:
$C_6H_5OH \xrightarrow[(ii) NaOH, (iii) H^+]{(i) CHCl_3, NaOH(aq)} ?$

  • A
    $2-$Hydroxybenzaldehyde
  • B
    $3-$Hydroxybenzaldehyde
  • C
    $4-$Hydroxybenzaldehyde
  • D
    Benzaldehyde

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