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In nitration of benzene attacking electr...

In nitration of benzene attacking electrophile is

A

acid

B

oxidising agent

C

reducing agent

D

Both A and B

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The correct Answer is:
D
`HNO_(3)` is both an acid and an oxidising agent.
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