How are molecules in a neutral state different from ions?

(A) Molecules in a neutral state have even numbers of protons and electrons, while ions have more of one or the other.

(B) Ions have even numbers of protons and electrons, while molecules in a neutral state have more of one or the other.

(C) Molecules in a neutral state always have more protons than electrons, while ions have more electrons than protons.

(D) Ions always have more protons than electrons, while molecules in a neutral state have more electrons than protons.