Which is the major product of the following reaction?

The product $D$ of the reaction is:
$CH_3Cl$ $\xrightarrow{KCN} (A)$ $\xrightarrow{H_2O} (B)$ $\xrightarrow{NH_3} (C)$ $\xrightarrow{\Delta} (D)$

The major product in the following reaction is

Compound $A$ was prepared by oxidation of compound $B$ with alkaline $KMnO_4$. Compound $A$ on reduction with lithium aluminium hydride $(LiAlH_4)$ gets converted back to compound $B$. When compound $A$ is heated with compound $B$ in the presence of $H_2SO_4$,it produces a fruity smell of compound $C$. To which family do the compounds $A$,$B$,and $C$ belong?

Which compound on oxidation with acidic $KMnO_4$ gives Benzoic acid?

The number of equivalents of Grignard reagent $(x)$ used in reaction $(1)$ is: