NEETChemistryGeneral Organic Chemistry
How is the tetravalence of carbon explained in terms of electronic configuration and hybridization?
Options
- ABy the use of s orbitals only
- BBy the use of p orbitals only
- CBy the use of both s and p orbitals
- DBy the use of d orbitals
Correct answer
C. By the use of both s and p orbitals
Step-by-step solution
The tetravalence of carbon and the formation of covalent bonds are explained in terms of its electronic configuration and the hybridization of s and p orbitals.