Identify the reagent used in the following reaction.
Benzoic acid $\xrightarrow{\text{Reagent}}$ Benzoyl chloride $+$ Phosphorus oxychloride $+$ Hydrogen chloride

  • A
    $PCl_3$
  • B
    $HCl$
  • C
    $PCl_5$
  • D
    $SOCl_2$

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