Nitrobenzene is used as a/an ____________.

reducing agent

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oxidizing agent

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nitrating agent

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neutralizing agent

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Solution

The correct option is B oxidizing agent
Nitrobenzene can itself be reduced to aniline, so it acts as an oxidising agent.

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