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  Phenols generally remain unaffected by the action of \[NaB{{H}_{4}}/{{H}_{3}}{{O}^{+}}\] like 1, 3 and 1, 4-benzenediols, however 1, 3, 5-benzenetriol (phloroglucinol) gives a high yield of X in the reaction. The compound X is

A)

B)

C)      

D) Both [a] and [b]

Correct Answer: C

Solution :

[c]