The attacking species in nitration of benzene is :

N O_{2}

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N O_{2}^{+}

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N O_{3}^{-}

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N O

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Solution

The correct option is B $N O_{2}^{+}$

The attacking reagent in nitration of benzene is $N O_{2}^{+}$ which is electrophile.

Option B is correct.

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