One of the Steps in the Fixation of Nitrogen by Lightening

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.