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Phenol on treatment with \[C{{O}_{2}}\] in the presence of \[NaOH\] followed by acidification produces compound X as the major product. X on treatment with \[{{(C{{H}_{3}}CO)}_{2}}O\] in the presence of catalytic amount of \[{{H}_{2}}S{{O}_{4}}\] produces:                            [JEE Main Online 08-04-2018]

A)           

B)  

C)        

D)  

Correct Answer: C

Solution :