Identify the reagents $A$ and $B$ in the following reaction: $CH_3 CH_3 \leftrightarrow{(B)} CH_3 COOH \rightarrow{(A)} CH_3 CH_2 OH$

  • A
    $A = LiAlH_4$ and $B = HI / \text{red } P$
  • B
    $A = Ni / \Delta$ and $B = LiAlH_4$
  • C
    $A = Pd / BaSO_4$ and $B = Zn / HCl$
  • D
    $A = HI / \text{red } P$ and $B = LiAlH_4$

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