In the following reaction:
$\text{Carbonyl compound} + MeOH \xleftarrow[HCl]{} \text{acetal}$
The rate of the reaction is the highest for:

  • A
    Acetone as substrate and methanol in stoichiometric amount
  • B
    Propanal as substrate and methanol in stoichiometric amount
  • C
    Acetone as substrate and methanol in excess
  • D
    Propanal as substrate and methanol in excess

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