Identify the reagents $S$ and $\mu$ in the scheme below in which $R$ is converted to the nitrile via the benzylic halide. $R, S$ and $\mu$ respectively are:

  • A
    $C_6H_5Cl, \text{m-BrCH}_2C_6H_4CHO (AlCl_3), HCN$
  • B
    $C_6H_6, \text{m-BrCH}_2C_6H_4COCl (AlCl_3), KCN$
  • C
    $C_6H_6, \text{m-BrCH}_2C_6H_4COCl (AlCl_3), HCN$
  • D
    $C_6H_5CH_2Br (AlCl_3), C_6H_5COCl, KCN$

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