Question

Explain the mechanism of nitration of benzene​

Answer 1

Answer:

The mechanism for nitration of benzene:

Step 1: Nitric acid accepts a proton from sulphuric acid and then dissociates to form nitronium ion. Step 2: The nitronium ion acts as an electrophile in the process which further reacts with benzene to form an arenium ion.

Answer 2

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The mechanism for nitration of benzene

Step 1: Nitric acid accepts a proton from sulphuric acid and then dissociates to form nitronium ion. Step 2: The nitronium ion acts as an electrophile in the process which further reacts with benzene to form an arenium ion