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Correct option is C)

The compound X is 2-phenylethanol.

The triple bond of ethynylbenzene is selectively hydrogenated to double bond by using Lindlar's catalyst to obtain styrene. 

Hydroboration oxidation of styrene gives 2-phenylethanol (compound X).

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