A) electrophilic substitution
B) electrophilic addition
C) nucleophilic substitution
D) nucleophilic addition
Correct Answer: A
Solution :
Key Idea: During nitration benzene ring is attached by \[N{{O}_{2}}^{+}\]and hydrogen of benzene ring is replaced by \[N{{O}_{2}}\]group. \[\therefore \] Nitration of benzene is electrophilic substitution because\[N{{O}_{2}}^{+}\]is an electrophile.You need to login to perform this action.
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