Identify the reagent used in the following reaction: $\text{Benzoic acid} \xrightarrow[\Delta]{\text{Reagent}} \text{Benzoyl chloride} + \text{Phosphorus oxychloride} + \text{Hydrogen chloride}$.

  • A
    $PCl_3$
  • B
    $HCl$
  • C
    $PCl_5$
  • D
    $SOCl_2$

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