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Hydrocarbons: Nitration MCQ

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NitrationMediumQuestion 33015

Question

Nitration of benzene uses concentrated nitric acid in presence of:

  1. A
    concentrated sulfuric acid
    Correct
  2. B
    sodium hydroxide
  3. C
    zinc dust
  4. D
    water

Correct answer

concentrated sulfuric acid

Explanation

Sulfuric acid helps generate the nitronium ion.

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