PLEASE HELP :(( What happens to the potential energy of the molecules in a reaction?
A. The reactants only lose potential energy when forming products.
B. The potential energy of the molecules does not change in a
reaction.
C. The potential energy of the molecules changes during a reaction.
D. The potential energy of the products is equal to that of the
reactants.

here u go its C and then reason is below :)

Explanation:

What happens to the potential energy of the molecules in a reaction?

In an exothermic chemical reaction, potential energy is the source of energy. During an exothermic reaction bonds break and new bonds form and protons and electrons go from a structure of higher potential energy to lower potential energy. During this change, potential energy is converted to kinetic energy, which is the heat released in reactions.

C

Explanation:

in most reaction the potential energy is released as heat