What is $C$ in the following sequence of reaction?
$CH_3OH$ $\xrightarrow{PCl_3} A$ $\xrightarrow{KCN} B$ $\xrightarrow{\text{Hydrolysis}} C$

  • A
    $CH_3CH_2OH$
  • B
    $CH_3CHO$
  • C
    $CH_3COOH$
  • D
    $HOCH_2-CH_2OH$

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