Which of the following molecules would you expect to have the most free energy per gram?
A) one with hydrogen and oxygen atoms only
B) one with a variety of atoms that are found in cells
C) one with carbon and hydrogen atoms only
D) one with carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms only

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Molecules with carbon and hydrogen atoms only, such as hydrocarbons, have the most free energy per gram because their bonds have the highest potential energy. This is due to both the high electronegativity difference between carbon and hydrogen, and the lack of polar groups that can stabilize the molecule.

Which of the Following Molecules Would You Expect to Have