Dinitrogen Monoxide (N₂O) Is Produced from Nitrate Ions in Aqueous $\rightarrow$

Dinitrogen monoxide (N₂O) 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) + H₂O(l) $\rightarrow$ N₂O(g) + 2O₂(g) + 2OH^-(aq)

A) Nitrogen is reduced.
B) Oxygen is oxidized.
C) Water can be written as a reactant in the oxidation half reaction.
D) Nitrate is the oxidizing agent.
E) As written above, four electrons are transferred from oxygen to nitrogen in this reaction.