The electrophile in the nitration of benzene is

The electrophile in the nitration of benzene is

Options

(a) NO₂⁺ (b) NO₂ (c) NO⁺ (d) NO₂⁻

Correct Answer:

NO₂⁺

Explanation:

Nitronium ion (NO₂⁺) is an electrophile that actually attacks on the benzene […]

The most common type of reaction in aromatic compounds is

The most common type of reaction in aromatic compounds is

Options

(a) elimination reaction (b) addition reaction (c) electrophilic substitution reaction (d) rearrangement reaction

Correct Answer:

electrophilic substitution reaction

Explanation:

Aromatic hydrocarbons show […]

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