Assign the structure of the major product $(X)$ of the reaction given below:
$C_6H_5-CH(OH)-COOH$ $\xrightarrow{CH_3CH_2OH, HCl(g), \Delta}$ $\xrightarrow{SOCl_2, \Delta} (X)$

  • A
    $C_6H_5-CH(OEt)-COOH$
  • B
    $C_6H_5-CH(OH)-COOEt$
  • C
    $C_6H_5-CH(Cl)-COOEt$
  • D
    $C_6H_5-CH(OEt)-COCl$

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