The Electrophile in the Nitration Reaction of Benzene Is

question 50

Multiple Choice

The electrophile in the nitration reaction of benzene is:

• A) NO₂⁺
• B) HNO₃
• C) NO₃⁺
• D) H₂SO₄
• E) NO₂

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