Carbon is tetravalent because?

A. The electrons in both the 2s and 2p orbitals are equivalent
B. The electrons in all the orbitals of carbon are equivalent
C. The 2s and 2p atomic orbitals hybridize
D. All the atomic orbitals of carbon hybridize

Correct Answer:

Option A – The electrons in both the 2s and 2p orbitals are equivalent