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 a mixture of conc. `H_(2)SO_(4)` and conc. `HNO_(3)` proceeds as

This reaction is know as electtophilic substitution reaction.