NEETChemistryHydrocarbons
In the nitration of benzene, which reagent provides the nitro group?
Options
- AConcentrated sulfuric acid
- BConcentrated hydrochloric acid
- CConcentrated nitric acid
- DConcentrated acetic acid
Correct answer
C. Concentrated nitric acid
Step-by-step solution
In the nitration of benzene, the nitro group (-NO 2 ) is introduced by concentrated nitric acid.if !supportLineBreakNewLine