The products of the hydrolysis of ATP are more stable than ATP itself. This circumstance is due to __________.
A) pH effects
B) Relief of charge-charge repulsions
C) Resonance stabilization of the products
D) Relief of steric strain
E) Both B and C are correct

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The hydrolysis of ATP results in products that are more stable than ATP itself primarily due to the relief of charge-charge repulsions between the phosphate groups and the resonance stabilization of the products. These factors contribute to the high energy release upon ATP hydrolysis.

The Products of the Hydrolysis of ATP Are More Stable