What is the best choice of reagent(s) to perform the following transformation? A)H₂O B)H₂SO₄, H₂O C)LiAlH₄ followed by H₃O⁺ D)KMnO4

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The transformation requires reduction of the ketone to an alcohol and protection of the carboxylic acid. This can be achieved by using LiAlH4 to reduce the ketone to alcohol, followed by adding an equivalent of acetic anhydride to protect the carboxylic acid. The correct protection reagent is not listed in the answer choices, but it is commonly used in literature as an alternative to the commonly used SOCl2. The other reagents listed are not suitable for the required transformation.

What Is the Best Choice of Reagent(s) to Perform the Following