What reagents and/or catalysts can be used to carry out the conversion of benzene to nitrobenzene?
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The typical ratio is 1 part HNO3 to 2 parts H2SO4. This mixture generates the nitronium ion (NO2+), which is the active electrophile in the nitration reaction. Show more…
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