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The nitration of benzene is :A. `S_(N^(1))` reactionB. `S_(N^(2))` reactionC. `S_(E^(1))` reactionD. `S_(E^(2))` reaction |
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Answer» Correct Answer - D The first or slow step involves the attack by an electrophile `(NO_(2)^(+))` with the formation of a transitory intermediate carbonium or arenium ion. In the second or fast step, hydrogen breaks as hydrogen breaks as hydrogen proten to complete the substitution. |
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