Which of the Following Species Is Attacked by Benzene in the Electrophilic

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following species is attacked by benzene in the electrophilic nitration reaction?

• A) HNO₃
• B) NO₂⁺
• C) NO₂
• D) NO⁺
• E) N₃^-

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