Identify the reducing agent used for the following conversion:
$R-CHO \rightarrow R-CH_2-OH$

  • A
    $Na$ / Dry ether
  • B
    $K_2Cr_2O_7$ / dil. $H_2SO_4$
  • C
    $LiAlH_4$ / $H_3O^+$
  • D
    $Sn$ / $HCl$

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