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The species responsible for nitration is...

The species responsible for nitration is

A

`NO_(2)^(+)`

B

`NO_(3)`

C

`NO_(2)`

D

All the above

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A
The nitration takes place in presence of `H_(2)SO_(4).H_(2)SO_(4)` is responsible for the generation of nitronium ion `(NO_(2)^(+))` which is responsible for nitration.
`HNO_(3)+2H_(2)SO_(4) rarr H_(2)O^(+) + underset("nitronium ion")(NO_(2)^(+))`
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