If We Know That the Supply Curve for Good X

Multiple Choice

If we know that the supply curve for good x fails to reflect the total cost to society of producing that good, then we know that

A) the market for good x is characterized by an externality, but we cannot determine whether the externality is positive or negative from this fact alone.
B) the market for good x is characterized by a positive externality.
C) the market for good x is characterized by a negative externality.
D) the demand curve for good x fails to reflect the value to society of that good.