Question

Statement-1 : Nitrating mixture used for carrying out nitration
of benzene consists of conc. HNO₃ + conc. H₂SO₄.
Statement-2 : In presence of H₂SO₄, HNO₃ acts as a base and
produces NO₂⁺ ions.

Answer 1

Answer:

Both Statement 1 and 2 are correct and Statement 2 is correct explanation of Statement 1

Answer 2

Both Statement 1 and 2 are correct and Statement 2 is correct explanation of Statement 1.

Explanation:

• Nitrating mixture is the mixture that is used to add nitro group in benzene groups.

• The Nitrating mixture that is used is concentrated Sulphuric acid and concentrated nitric acid.

• The sulphuric acid Protonates the nitric acid which then release the water to produce the nitronium ion.

• This ion attacks the benzene ring through nucleophilic substitution to produce aryl nitrite or nitrobenzene.

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