NTA Abhyas NEET2020ChemistryAminesPractice
Nitrobenzene can be prepared from benzene by using a mixture of conc. H N O 3 and conc. H 2 S O 4 . In the nitrating mixture H N O 3 acts as a
Options
- ABase
- BAcid
- CReducing agent
- DCatalyst
Correct answer
A. Base
Step-by-step solution
H 2 S O 4 → H S O 4 - + H + H + + H O - N O 2 → [ H 2 O + - N O 2 ] → H 2 O + N O 2 + , Therefore option A is correct.