Consider the following reaction : Phenol ->[Zn dust] X ->[CH3Cl][Anhydrous AlCl3] Y ->[Alkaline KMnO4] Z , the product Z is :

1. A. Benzene
2. B. Toluene
3. C. Benzaldehyde
4. D. Benzoic acid

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