The product of the following reaction, $\mathrm{C}_6 \mathrm{H}_5 \mathrm{COCHBr}_2 \xrightarrow{\mathrm{OH}^{-}}$? is

• Correct answer
  A

  $\mathrm{C}_6 \mathrm{H}_5 \mathrm{COCHO}$
• B

  $\mathrm{C}_6 \mathrm{H}_5 \mathrm{COCOOH}$
• C

  $\mathrm{C}_6 \mathrm{H}_5 \mathrm{CHO}$
• D

  $\mathrm{C}_6 \mathrm{H}_5 \mathrm{CHOHCOOH}$

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.