Which attacking species is generated from nitrating mixture during the nitration of phenol ?
A. `NO_(2)^(-)`
B. `NO_(2)^(+)`
C. `NO_(2)` free radical
D. `N_(2)O_(3)`.

4 views

1 Answers

Correct Answer - B
In nitration of aromatic compounds with conc. `HNO_(3) +` conc. `H_(2)SO_(4)` the attacking electrophile is nitronium ion `(NO_(2)^(+))`.

4 views