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In the nitration of benzene using a mixture of conc. `H_(2)SO_(4)` and conc. `HNO_(3)` , the species which initiates the reaction is…

A

`NO_(2)`

B

`NO^(+)`

C

`NO_(2)^(+)`

D

`NO_(2)^(-)`

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The correct Answer is:
C
Nitration of benzene using a mixture of conc `H_(2)SO_(4)` and conc. `HNO_(3)` proceeds as

This reaction is known as electrophilic substitution reaction.
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