During nitration of benzene, the active nitrating agent is:

NO₂^-

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HNO₃

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NO₂⁺

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NO₃^-

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Solution

The correct option is C
NO₂⁺

During nitration of benzene, the active nitrating agent is NO₂⁺.

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