Nitrobenzene can be prepared from benzene by using a mixture of conc. `HNO_(3)` and conc. `H_(2)SO_(4)`. In the nitrating mixture, nitric acid acts as a
A. base
B. acid
C. reducing agent
D. catalyst.


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Correct Answer - A
`HNO_(3)+H_(2)SO_(4) rarr NO_(2)^(+)+HSO_(4)^(-)+H_(2)O`
In this reaction nitric acid acts like a base.

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