In the reaction,$C_6H_5COCH_3 \xrightarrow[Zn-Hg / \text{conc. } HCl]{[H]} X$,$X$ is

  • A
    toluene
  • B
    methylbenzene
  • C
    benzyl alcohol
  • D
    ethylbenzene

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