NEETChemistryOrganic Compounds Containing NitrogenMCQ+4 / −1
Nitrobenzene can be prepared from benzene by using a mixture of conc. HNO3 and conc. H2SO4. In the mixture, nitric acid acts as a/an
- Aacid
- Bbase
- Ccatalyst
- Dreducing agent
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Correct answer: B

Nitric acid acts as a base by accepting a proton.
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