The electrophile which is considered to be an active agent in the nitration of benzene is:

N O_{2}^{-}

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N O^{+}

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N O_{2}^{+}

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H N O_{2}^{+}

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Solution

The correct option is C $N O_{2}^{+}$
The active agent is $N O_{2}^{+}$ . The reaction proceeds via following mechanism:

Option C is correct.

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