When phenol is treated with chloroform in the presence of sodium hydroxide,followed by hydrolysis in the presence of an acid,the product formed is:

  • A
    Salicylic acid
  • B
    Benzene-$1,2$-diol
  • C
    Benzene-$1,3$-diol
  • D
    $2$-Hydroxybenzaldehyde

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$I$. $1,2$-dihydroxybenzene
$II$. $1,3$-dihydroxybenzene
$III$. $1,4$-dihydroxybenzene
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