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In the nitration of benzene, which electrophile is used?
In the nitration of benzene, which electrophile is used?
بینزین کی نائٹریشن میں، کون سا الیکٹرو فائل استعمال ہوتا ہے؟
NH₄⁺
NO₃⁻
NO₂⁺
None of these
Explanation
The nitration of benzene involves the generation of the
nitronium ion (NO₂⁺)
as the electrophile.
It is formed in situ from the reaction of concentrated
sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄) and nitric acid (HNO₃).