Question

Which of the following reaction takes place when
a mixture of conc. HNO₃ and H₂SO₄ reacts with
benzene at 300 K ?
(a) Sulphonation (b) Nitration
(c) Hydrogenation (d) Dehydration

Answer 1

Answer ---› B) Nitration

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Answer 2

(b) Nitration

Explanation:

A mixture of conc. HNO3 and conc. H2SO4 introduces one −NO2 group at 55∘C and two nitro groups at 100∘C. Please refer to the attached picture for a structural representation of the nitration process.

Option B is the answer.