What are $X$ and $Y$ in the following reaction sequence?
$CH_3(CH_2)_5CH_3 \stackrel{X}{\longrightarrow} C_7H_8 \stackrel{Br_2}{\Delta} Y$

  • A
    $X = Cr_2O_3, 773 \ K, 10-20 \ atm$,$Y = \text{p-bromotoluene}$
  • B
    $X = V_2O_5, 773 \ K, 10-20 \ atm$,$Y = \text{benzyl bromide}$
  • C
    $X = KMnO_4$,$Y = \text{p-bromotoluene}$
  • D
    $X = \text{Anhydrous } AlCl_3$,$Y = \text{p-bromotoluene}$

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