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Leading Tone and Dominant Function

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How does the presence of the leading tone in V and vii° chords contribute to their dominant function in tonal harmony?

A

It weakens the chord’s root, allowing for easier modulation to distant keys

B

It creates a strong pull towards the tonic, enhancing the sense of resolution

C

It eliminates the need for proper voice leading in harmonic progressions

D

It stabilizes the chord, making it less likely to progress to other chords

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