Which of the following molecules has the fewest characteristics of an organic molecule?
A) water
B) methane
C) keratin-fibrous protein forming the main structure of hair
D) hemoglobin-iron-containing oxygen transport metalloprotein

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Water (H2O) has the fewest characteristics of an organic molecule because organic molecules are primarily made of carbon atoms covalently bonded to other elements like hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, etc. Water lacks carbon, which is a fundamental element in organic chemistry, making it the least characteristic of an organic molecule among the options provided.

Which of the Following Molecules Has the Fewest Characteristics of an Organic