Question

Inspite of the electronic configuration, 1s22s22p2, carbon is tetraavalent because?

Accepted Answer

both the 2s and 2p orbitals hybridizes

Answer

the electrons in both 2s and 2p orbitals have equal energy

Answer

the electrons in both 2s and 2p orbitals are equivalent

Answer

the six orbitals hybridize to four