The end product of the following reaction is: $CH_3-CH_2-COOH$ $\xrightarrow[\text{red } P]{Cl_2} X$ $\xrightarrow{\text{Alc. KOH}} Y$

  • A
    $CH_3-CH(OH)-COOH$
  • B
    $CH_2(OH)-CH_2-COOH$
  • C
    $CH_2=CH-COOH$
  • D
    $CH_2(Cl)-CH(OH)-COOH$

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