In the following reaction:
$\text{Aldehyde} + \text{Alcohol} \xrightarrow{HCl} \text{Acetal}$
$HCHO \qquad ^tBuOH$
$CH_3CHO \qquad MeOH$
The best combination for the formation of acetal is:

  • A
    $CH_3CHO$ and $^tBuOH$
  • B
    $HCHO$ and $MeOH$
  • C
    $CH_3CHO$ and $MeOH$
  • D
    $HCHO$ and $^tBuOH$

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