In the nitration of benzene, which reagent is used to generate the nitronium ion?

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In the nitration of benzene, which reagent is used to generate the nitronium ion?
  1. HNO3
  2. H2SO4
  3. HCl
  4. NaNO2

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Q: In the nitration of benzene, which reagent is used to generate the nitronium ion?
Solution: In the nitration of benzene, concentrated sulfuric acid (H2SO4) is used to generate the nitronium ion (NO2+) from nitric acid (HNO3).
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