The aldehyde which reacts with $NaOH$ to produce an alcohol and sodium salt is

  • A
    $HCHO$
  • B
    $CH_3CHO$
  • C
    $CH_3CH_2CHO$
  • D
    $CH_3CH_2CH_2CHO$

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