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What is the action of following on benzoic acid? a) nitrating mixture b) br2

What is the action of following on benzoic acid? a) nitrating mixture b) br2
 
 

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Shraddha Singh
273 Points
2 years ago
Dear Student,
 
This mixture produces strong electrophile "The nitronium ion".
The nitronium ion is attacked by benzene to produce the product Nitrobenzene.
 

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