Which of the following cannot be obtained by the reduction of an aldehyde or a ketone using $NaBH_4$ or $LiAlH_4$?

  • A
    Propan$-1-$ol
  • B
    Propan$-2-$ol
  • C
    $2-$Methylpropan$-2-$ol
  • D
    Ethanol

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