The nitration of a compound is due to the? Options: A . &nbsp N O 2 B . &nbsp N O 3 C . &nbsp N O D . &nbsp N O + 2

The nitration of a compound is due to the?

Question -

The nitration of a compound is due to the?

Options:

A .

N O_{2}

B .

N O_{3}

C .

N O

D .

N O_{2}^{+}

Answer: Option D
:
D

The process of nitration takes place as below

$H O N O_{2} + 2 H_{2} S O_{4} ⇌$ $H_{3} O^{+} + 2 H S O_{4}^{-} + N O_{2}^{+}$

(nitronium ion)

The electrophile responsible for nitration is

$N O_{2}^{+}$ ion.

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