Consider the following reaction sequence:
$p$-Nitrotoluene $\xrightarrow{P} Q$ $\xrightarrow{R} S$ $\xrightarrow{H_2O} T$
$S \xrightarrow{U} \text{Benzoic acid}$
Identify the correct statements from the following:
$(A) P = H_2/Pd, \text{ethanol}; R = NaNO_2/HCl; U = 1. H_3PO_2, 2. KMnO_4-KOH, \text{heat}$
$(B) P = Sn/HCl; R = HNO_2; S = p-\text{toluenediazonium chloride}$
$(C) S = p-\text{toluenediazonium chloride}; T = p-\text{cresol}; U = 1. CH_3CH_2OH, 2. KMnO_4-KOH, \text{heat}$
$(D) Q = p-\text{nitrobenzoic acid}; R = H_2/Pd, \text{ethanol}; T = p-\text{cresol}$
Which of the following combinations is correct?

  • A
    $A, B, D$
  • B
    $A, B, C$
  • C
    $A, B$
  • D
    $A, D$

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