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Benzene cannot be iodinated with I(2) di...

Benzene cannot be iodinated with `I_(2)` directly. However, in presence of oxidants such as `HNO_(3)`, iodination is possible. The electrophiles formed in the case is

A

`[I^(+)]`

B

`[I^(-)]`

C

`[overset(+delta)(I)......overset(+delta)(OH_(2))]`

D

`[overset(-delta)(I)......overset(-delta)(OH_(2))]`

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    A
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