Chemistry, asked by redent2886, 9 days ago

Why is sulfuric acid used in aromatic nitration?

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Answered by rounitraman3

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Sulfuric acid is needed in order for a good electrophile to form. Sulfuric acid protonates nitric acid to form the nitronium ion (water molecule is lost). The nitronium ion is a very good electrophile and is open to attack by benzene. Without sulfuric acid the reaction would not occur.

Answered by shaliniahana123

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without sulfuric acid the reaction would not occur

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