Beethoven replaced the minuet and trio often heard in the 3Th movement of a symphony with a scherzo So did A Morzart B Haydn C earlier classical composers?

Beethoven replaced the minuet and trio with a scherzo in the third movement of his symphonies, which was a departure from the traditional forms used by earlier composers. While Mozart and Haydn primarily used the minuet and trio, Beethoven's innovation in the scherzo provided a faster, more dynamic alternative. Thus, the correct answer is C: earlier classical composers, including Mozart and Haydn, typically employed the minuet and trio.