Asked by Kaitlynne Brant on Jun 09, 2024
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Which of the following species is attacked by benzene in the electrophilic nitration reaction?
A) HNO3
B) NO2+
C) NO2
D) NO+
E) N3-
Electrophilic Nitration Reaction
A chemical reaction that introduces a nitro group into an organic compound through electrophilic substitution, often involving benzene or other aromatic rings.
- Recognize and delineate the processes involved in electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions.
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elise greenlandJun 13, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
In the electrophilic nitration of benzene, the attacking species is the nitronium ion (NO2+), which is represented by choice B.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize and delineate the processes involved in electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions.
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