Which Reaction Is Not an Example of a Redox Reaction

question 53

Multiple Choice

Which reaction is not an example of a redox reaction?

• A)2 Hg(l)+ O₂(g)→ 2 HgO(s)
• B)2 (NH₄)₃PO₄(aq)+ 3 Ba(NO₃)₂(aq)→ Ba₃(PO₄)₂(s)+ 6 NH₄NO₃(aq)
• C)CH₄(g)+ 2 O₂(g)→ CO₂(g)+ 2 H₂O(g)
• D)6 HCl(aq)+ 2 Al(s)→ 2 AlCl₃(aq)+ 3 H₂(g)
• E)2 Al₂O₃(s)→ 4 Al(s)+ 3 O(g)

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