Which of the following is NOT a type of energy?

Auditory energy is not classified as a distinct type of energy in the same way that the other options are. Chemical energy involves the potential energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds, and it can be released or absorbed during chemical reactions. Mechanical energy is the sum of kinetic and potential energy in physical systems, enabling movement or work. Nuclear energy comes from the nucleus of atoms and can be released during nuclear reactions. While sound can be described in terms of wave energy, it is categorized under kinetic energy of particles rather than being a standalone type of energy like the others listed. Thus, auditory energy does not fit into the established categories of energy types.