Cavalier corporation had current and accumulated e& p of $500,000 at december 31 20x3. on december 31, the company made a distribution of land to its sole shareholder, tom jefferson. the land's fair market value was $200,000 and its tax and e& p basis to cavalier was $50,000. the tax consequences of the distribution to cavalier in 20x3 would be:

a. no gain recognized and a reduction in e& p of $200,000

b. $150,000 gain recognized and a reduction in e& p of $200,000

c. $150,000 gain recognized and a reduction in e& p of $50,000

d. no gain recognized and a reduction in e& p of $50,000