Benzene is treated with oleum to produce compound (X) which when further heated with molten sodium hydroxide…

Benzene is treated with oleum to produce compound (X) which when further heated with molten sodium hydroxide followed by acidification produces compound (Y).The compound Y is treated with zinc metal to produce compound $(\mathrm{Z})$. Identify the structure of compound $(\mathrm{Z})$ from the following option.




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