Nitration of Benzene

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$$C_6H_6 + HNO_3 \xrightarrow{\mathrm{H}_2\mathrm{SO}_4} C_6H_5NO_2 + H_2O$$

Generates nitrobenzene. Sulfuric acid produces $$NO_2^+$$ electrophile.

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