Benzene on nitration gives nitrobenzene in presence

Question:

Benzene on nitration gives nitrobenzene in presence of $\mathrm{HNO}_{3}$ and $\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}$ mixture, where :

  1. both $\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}$ and $\mathrm{HNO}_{3}$ act as a bases

  2. $\mathrm{HNO}_{3}$ acts as an acid and $\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}$ acts as a base

  3. both $\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}$ and $\mathrm{HNO}_{3}$ act as an acids

  4. $\mathrm{HNO}_{3}$ acts as a base and $\mathrm{H}_{2} \mathrm{SO}_{4}$ acts as an acid


Correct Option: , 4

Solution:

Reagent for nitration of Benzene

 

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