Arrange the following in the correct order of their boiling points.

An alcohol $X\left(\mathrm{C}_3 \mathrm{H}_{12} \mathrm{O}\right)$ when reacted with conc. HCl and anhydrous $\mathrm{ZnCl}_2$ produces turbidity instantly. The alcohol $X$ can be prepared from which of the following reactions?

Assertion (A) : Chlorobenzene is not formed in the reaction of phenol with thionyl chloride.

Reason (R) : In phenol, carbon - oxygen bond has partial double bond character.

The correct answer is :

Phenol is mainly manufactured from a compound $X$ by subjecting it to oxidation in air followed by treating with dilute acid. Identify the compound $X$.