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During the nitration of benzene, nitric ...

During the nitration of benzene, nitric acid is used in the presence of conc. Sulphuric acid. The sulphuric acid is used :

A

as dehydrating agent

B

as solvent

C

to generate nitronium ion

D

as sulphonating agent

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C
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