The reactive species in the nitration of benzene is
Options
(a) NO₃
(b) NHO₃
(c) NO₂⁺
(d) NO₂⁻
Correct Answer:
NO₂⁺
Explanation:
Nitronium ion (NO₂⁺) is an electrophile that actually attacks on the benzene ring.
The reactive species in the nitration of benzene is
(a) NO₃
(b) NHO₃
(c) NO₂⁺
(d) NO₂⁻
NO₂⁺
Nitronium ion (NO₂⁺) is an electrophile that actually attacks on the benzene ring.