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The species responsible for nitration isA. `NO_(2)^(+)`B. `NO_(3)`C. `NO_(2)`D. All the above

Answer» Correct Answer - A
The nitration takes place in presence of `H_(2)SO_(4).H_(2)SO_(4)` is responsible for the generation of nitronium ion `(NO_(2)^(+))` which is responsible for nitration.
`HNO_(3)+2H_(2)SO_(4) rarr H_(2)O^(+) + underset("nitronium ion")(NO_(2)^(+))`


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