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Which of the following is the active species in the nitration of aromatic organic compounds ?

A

`NO_(2)-`

B

`NO_(2)^(+)`

C

`NO_(2)`

D

`NO_(3)^(-)`

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B
Nitronium ion `(NO_(2)^(+))` is the electrophile during the nitration of aromatic compounds such as benzene:
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