Identify $A$ and $B$ in the following reaction: $C_6H_5CH_2-O-C_6H_5 + HI \rightarrow A + B$

  • A
    $A = C_6H_5I, B = C_6H_5OCH_3$
  • B
    $A = C_6H_5CH_2I, B = C_6H_5OH$
  • C
    $A = C_6H_5CH_2OH, B = C_6H_5I$
  • D
    $A = C_6H_6, B = C_6H_5CH_2OI$

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