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The reagent which can best bring about the following transformation is

A

`LiAlH_(4)`

B

`Al [CH_(3))_(2) CHO]_(3)`

C

`Zn (Hg) - HCl`

D

`NaBH_(4)`

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B
With aluminium isopropoxide `(MPV` reduction), carbonyls are selectively reduced to alcohols having other groups intact.
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