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

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

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Anjana MP Anju
39 Points
7 years ago
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

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