Which Reaction Is Not an Example of an Oxidation-Reduction Reaction

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which reaction is not an example of an oxidation-reduction reaction?

• A) C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6 O₂  6 CO₂ + 6 H₂O
• B) ADP + P_i  ATP + H₂O
• C) NADH + H⁺ + ½ O₂  NAD⁺ + H₂O
• D) CH₄ + ½ O₂  CH₃OH + H⁺
• E) C₂H₅OH + NAD⁺  C₂H₄O + NADH + H⁺

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