Inspite of the electronic configuration, 1s22s22p2, carbon is tetraavalent because?
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A.
the electrons in both 2s and 2p orbitals have equal energy -
B.
the electrons in both 2s and 2p orbitals are equivalent -
C.
both the 2s and 2p orbitals hybridizes -
D.
the six orbitals hybridize to four
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
both the 2s and 2p orbitals hydrodizes