$CH_3CHO$ $\xrightarrow[5\,^{\circ}C]{10\%\,NaOH}$ $\xrightarrow[\Delta]{}$ $\xrightarrow[Ni]{H_2} (A)$; Product $(A)$ of the reaction is

  • A
    propanol
  • B
    ethanol
  • C
    butanol
  • D
    pentanol

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