One of the Steps in the Fixation of Nitrogen by Lightening

question 26

Multiple Choice

One of the steps in the fixation of nitrogen by lightening is given below.2NO₂(g) + H₂O(l) $\rarr$ HNO₂(aq) + HNO₃(aq) In this reaction, is the element nitrogen oxidized or reduced

• A) Nitrogen is oxidized in this reaction.
• B) Nitrogen is reduced in this reaction.
• C) Nitrogen is oxidized and reduced in this reaction.
• D) Nitrogen is neither oxidized nor reduced in this reaction.

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