c. Nitrogen is reduced.

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Dinitrogen monoxide (N20) is produced from nitrate ions in aqueous
solution by anaerobic bacteria. Which one of the following statements
about this reaction is not correct?
2NO3 (aq) + H20() N20(g) + 202(g) + 20H (aq)
Select one:
a. Water can be written as a reactant in the oxidation half
reaction.
b. As written above, four electrons are transferred from oxygen to
nitrogen in this reaction.
c. Nitrogen is reduced.
d. Oxygen is oxidized.
e. Nitrate is the oxidizing agent.
Transcribed Image Text:Dinitrogen monoxide (N20) is produced from nitrate ions in aqueous solution by anaerobic bacteria. Which one of the following statements about this reaction is not correct? 2NO3 (aq) + H20() N20(g) + 202(g) + 20H (aq) Select one: a. Water can be written as a reactant in the oxidation half reaction. b. As written above, four electrons are transferred from oxygen to nitrogen in this reaction. c. Nitrogen is reduced. d. Oxygen is oxidized. e. Nitrate is the oxidizing agent.
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