What will be the product $(A)$ in the following reaction?
$p$-cresol $\xrightarrow[(ii) H^+]{(i) CHCl_3/KOH} (A)$

  • A
    $2-$hydroxy$-5-$methylbenzaldehyde
  • B
    $4-$hydroxybenzaldehyde
  • C
    $2-$hydroxy$-4-$methylbenzaldehyde
  • D
    $4-$methylphenol

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