AIPMT MAINS2009Chemistry-Aromatic Compounds
AIPMT MAINS 2009 Chemistry Nitration of Benzene MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
Nitrobenzene can be prepared from benzene by using a mixture of conc. HNO₃ and conc. H₂SO₄ in the mixture, nitric acid acts as a/an:
A
acid
B
base
C
catalyst
D
reducing agent
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
In the nitration of benzene, HNO₃ acts as a base to generate the nitronium ion (NO₂⁺), which is the active electrophile in the reaction.
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