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Grade 12th passOrganic Chemistry

What is the role of H2SO4 in nitration of aromatic compounds with mixed acids?

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9 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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Nitration of aromatic compound apply mixed acid,a mixture H2SO4 and nitric acid. This mixture produce the nitronium ions,which is the active species in aromatic nitration.Mixed acid synthesis H2SO4 is not consumed and hense acts as catalyst as well as an absorbent for water