MCQ
The electrophile in the nitration of benzene is
  • $NO_2^ + $
  • B
    $N{O_2}$
  • C
    $N{O^ + }$
  • D
    $NO_2^ - $

Answer

Correct option: A.
$NO_2^ + $
a
(a) $NO_2^ \oplus $ is produced when conc.$HN{O_3}$ reacts with conc.${H_2}S{O_4}$.

$HN{O_3} + {H_2}S{O_4} \to HSO_4^ - + NO_2^ \oplus + {H_2}O$

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