ATP is classified as an energy-rich compound because A) it complexes with Mg²⁺. B) it has a relatively low free energy of hydrolysis. C) its complete oxidation to carbon dioxide releases a large amount of energy. D) of the free energy released from cleavage of the phosphoanhydride bond.

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ATP is considered energy-rich due to the significant amount of free energy released when its phosphoanhydride bonds are cleaved during hydrolysis.

ATP Is Classified as an Energy-Rich Compound Because