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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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The correct Answer is:
B
In nitration of benzene (or any other aromatic compound) the electrophile is nitronium ion `(NO_(2)^(+))`.
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