How will you bring about the following conversions in not more than two steps? Benzaldehyde to 3-Phenylpropan-1-ol

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When benzaldehyde is mixed with ethanal in presence of Dil. NaOH and then heating it in acidic condition, and after that hydrogenation it forms 3-phenylpropan-1-ol.

How will you bring about the following conversions in not more than two steps?Benzaldehyde to 3-Phenylpropan-1-ol

How will you bring about the following conversions in not more than two steps?
Benzaldehyde to 3-Phenylpropan-1-ol