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Question: Nitrobenzene can be prepared from benzene by using a mixture of conc. HNO<sub>3</sub> and conc. H<su...

Nitrobenzene can be prepared from benzene by using a mixture of conc. HNO3 and conc. H2SO4. In the nitrating mixture HNO3 as a

A

Base

B

Acid

C

Reducing agent

D

Catalyst

Answer

Base

Explanation

Solution

HNO3 accepts a proton from H2SO4

H2SO4 H+ + HSO4–

HNO3 + H+ → H2O + NO2+