Question

Given the reaction N2O5 + H2O → 2H+ + 2NO3- , the number of moles of electrons transferred is 

A. 2

B 0

C. 3

D. 5

E. 1

Answer 1

Solution:

N₂O₅ + H₂O → 2H⁺ + 2NO₃^- 

None of the atoms change their oxidation number, so the reaction is not redox.

Answer: B. 0