In the nitration of benzene using a mixture of conc. `H_(2)SO_(4)` and conc. `HNO_(3)` , the species which initiates the reaction is…

Options

A. `NO_(2)`
B. `NO^(+)`
C. `NO_(2)^(+)`
D. `NO_(2)^(-)`

Answer

C

Explanation

Nitration of benzene using mixture of conc. `H_(2)SO_(4)` and conc. `HNO_(3)`. Proceeds as

This reaction is known as electrphilic substitution reaction.