Which of the Following Statements Is Incorrect

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

A) Energy is the capacity to do work or transfer heat.
B) Mechanical work occurs when a force acts over a distance.
C) Kinetic energy is the energy possessed by an object due to its position.
D) Potential energy can be possessed by chemical compounds.
E) A compound releases potential energy when it undergoes a spontaneous chemical reaction.