A, A is:

A

`(CH_(3))_(2)CHCH_(2)OH`

B

`CH_(3)CH_(2)CH_(2)CH_(2)OH`

C

`(CH_(3))_(3)COH`

D

`CH_(3)CHOHCH_(2)CH_(3)`

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C
In the basic medium, the reaction occurs by `SN_2` mechanism and the riucleophile, ie, `H^(-)` ion (from. `LiAlH_4`) attacks the smaller alkyl group as shown below:
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