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  4. In the nitration of benzene using a mixture of conc. H2SO4 and conc. HNO3, the species which initiates the reaction is.

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Q. In the nitration of benzene using a mixture of conc. $H_2SO_4$ and conc. $HNO_3$, the species which initiates the reaction is_____________.

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Solution:

Nitration of benzene using a mixture of conc. $H_2SO_4$ and conc. $HNO_3$ proceeds as

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This reaction is known as electrophilic substitution reaction