When phenol is reacted with $CHCl_3$ and $NaOH$ followed by acidification,salicylaldehyde is obtained. Which of the following species are involved in the above mentioned reaction as intermediates?

  • A
    $:CCl_2$
  • B
    Phenoxide ion
  • C
    Dichloromethyl cation
  • D
    All of these

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