What are $Y$ and $Z$ respectively in the following reaction sequence?
Chlorobenzene $\xrightarrow[Conc. H_2SO_4]{HNO_3}$ $X$ (major product) $\xrightarrow{Y}$ $Z$

  • A
    $(i)$ $NaOH, 443 \ K, H^+$; $3-$nitrophenol
  • B
    $(i)$ $NaOH, 443 \ K, (ii) H^+$; $4-$nitrophenol
  • C
    $H_2O, \Delta$; $4-$nitrophenol
  • D
    $H_2O, \Delta$; $2-$nitrophenol

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