Refer to the figure below, and then answer the question that follows.

-Which of the following molecules is most likely to bind to an ion,and why?

Question

Refer to the figure below, and then answer the question that follows.
 
-Which of the following molecules is most likely to bind to an ion,and why?

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Molecule A has electrical charges on its exterior, specifically the negatively charged oxygen atom and the positively charged nitrogen atom, which can attract an ion. Molecule B's hydrogen atoms do not contribute to ion binding, and the location of the carbon atom in the center of the molecule is irrelevant in terms of ion binding. The presence of oxygen alone does not guarantee ion binding for a molecule.

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