The reagent which can perform the conversion $CH_{3}COOH \longrightarrow CH_{3}CH_{2}OH$ is

  • A
    $LiAlH_{4} / \text{ether}$
  • B
    $H_{2}, Pt$
  • C
    $NaBH_{4}$
  • D
    $Na \text{ and } C_{2}H_{5}OH$

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