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Which of the following represents the chemical reaction of benzene and nitric acid to produce nitrobenzene and water?

Which of the following represents the chemical reaction of benzene and nitric acid-example-1
User Srivishnu
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Hey There!

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Answer:


\huge\boxed{Option C}

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Equation:

Benzene + Nitric Acid ---------> Nitrobenzene + water

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Step-by-step explanation:

As per Question,

It is saying that Benzene(organic compound) reacts with nitric acid. So,

Benzene and Nitric Acid are Reactants,

Nitrobenzene is the Product.

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General way of showing the reaction is,

Reactants --------> Product

In the following Question,

Benzene is Reactant no. 1,

Nitric Acid is Reactant no.2,

Nitrobenzene is Product no 1,

Water is a By Product.

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Best Regards,

'Borz'

User Taimoor Sikander
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Answer:

D

Step-by-step explanation:

i mean it's just taking the words of the question and putting them into an equation

User Matan Tubul
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