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Dominant Chord Tendency Tones
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In tonal music, how do the tendency tones within a dominant (V) chord contribute to its strong resolution to the tonic (I) chord?

A

The third of the V chord wants to resolve down to the root of the I chord

B

All tones in the V chord have equal tendency to resolve to their closest counterparts in the I chord

C

The leading tone and chordal seventh create tension that seeks resolution to scale degrees 1 and 3 of the tonic chord

D

The root and fifth of the V chord have a strong pull towards the third and fifth of the I chord

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