If the line $x \cos \alpha + y \sin \alpha = 2 \sqrt{3}$ is a tangent to the ellipse $\frac{x^2}{16} + \frac{y^2}{8} = 1$ and $\alpha$ is an acute angle,then $\alpha = $

  • A
    $\frac{\pi}{6}$
  • B
    $\frac{\pi}{4}$
  • C
    $\frac{\pi}{3}$
  • D
    $\frac{\pi}{2}$

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