Which of the following is a common electrophile used in the nitration of benzene?

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Which of the following is a common electrophile used in the nitration of benzene?
  1. Nitronium ion (NO2+)
  2. Nitrate ion (NO3-)
  3. Nitric acid (HNO3)
  4. Ammonium ion (NH4+)

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Q: Which of the following is a common electrophile used in the nitration of benzene?
Solution: The nitronium ion (NO2+) is the active electrophile in the nitration of benzene, generated from nitric acid and sulfuric acid.
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