In Seawater, Sulfate Is the Most Common Anion After Chloride

In seawater, sulfate is the most common anion after chloride. The following is correct with respect to the use of oxidized sulfate by some bacterial groups:

A) Oxidized sulfur molecules have potentials lower than those of the nitrogen series.
B) Oxidized sulfur molecules such as sulfate and sulfite serve as electron acceptors.
C) Sulfate and sulfite can receive electrons from hydrocarbons.
D) Sulfate-reducing archaea and bacteria are widespread in the ocean.
E) All of the above.