cinth7ianssun cinth7ianssun
  • 01-11-2016
  • Chemistry
contestada

What specific electrophile does benzene attack when it undergoes nitration??

Respuesta :

syed514
syed514 syed514
  • 02-11-2016
The reaction is as follows:
        C6H6   +   HNO3   +      H2SO4     ------------> C6H5NO2   +   H2O
(BENZENE) (NITRIC ACID)(CATALYST)
NO2(+) is the electrophile that acctacks on the benzene ring in nitration process.
Answer Link

Otras preguntas

find the difference: 7 7/8 - 3 1/4
What is the electron configuration of helium
what does the agora tell us about the culture of athens?
What is the formula for the volume of a cuboid?
What are three interesting facts about Susan B. Anthony's childhood ?
Why does a pendulum eventually stop swinging?
Genetic crosses Question:A brown coat is dominant to a white coat in cattle.  A farmer has a brown bull.  How would you determine whether the bull is a heteroz
In what respect does an atom of magnesium differ from a magnesium ion (Mg^{2+})? (A)The ion has a more stable electronic arrangement than the atom. (B)The pos
If x^5y^4z^2 <0 , which of the following must be true? I xy <0 II yz <0 III xz <0
which of the following suffered most from DDT poisoning in the great lakes region