Which of the following characteristics is responsible for the complexity and variety of organic molecules?
A) the chemical versatility of carbon atoms
B) the variety of rare elements in organic molecules
C) the diverse bonding patterns of nitrogen
D) their interaction with water

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The chemical versatility of carbon atoms, due to their ability to form four covalent bonds with other atoms including other carbon atoms, is responsible for the complexity and variety of organic molecules. This allows for the formation of long chains, branched structures, and rings, leading to an immense diversity of organic compounds.

Which of the Following Characteristics Is Responsible for the Complexity