Some Basic Principles Of Organic Chemistry Question 255
Question: The nitration of a compound is due to the [Pb. PMT 2004]
Options:
A) $ NO_2 $
B) $ NO_3 $
C) NO
D) $ NO_2^{+} $
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
The process of nitration takes place as below $ HONO_2+2H_2SO_4 $ ⇌ $ H_3{O^{+}}+2HSO_4^{-}+\underset{(\text{nitronium ion})}{\mathop{NO_2^{+}}}, $ The electrophile responsible for nitration is $ NO_2^{+} $ ion.
