Identify the product $B$ in the following reaction sequence:
$1$-bromo-$4$-chlorobenzene $\xrightarrow[\text{Dry ether}]{Mg (1 \text{ equivalent})} (A)$ $\xrightarrow{HO-CH_2-CH_2-Cl} (B)$

  • A
    $1-$chloro$-4-$($2$-chloroethyl)benzene
  • B
    $1-$chloro$-4-$($2$-hydroxyethyl)benzene
  • C
    Chlorobenzene
  • D
    $1-$chloro$-4-$($2$-chloroethoxy)benzene

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