In the reaction of benzene with a mixture of conc. `HNO_(3)` and conc. `H_(2)SO_(4)`, the active species involved is
A. nitrite ion
B. nitrate ion
C. nitronium ion
D. nitric acid.


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Correct Answer - C
In nitration of benzene, the reactive species in - volved is nitronium ion `(NO_(2)^(+))`.

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