Question

Draw a detail arrow pushing mechanism for the following reaction. Also show the resonance structures of the intermediate whenever appropriate.

HNO3/H2SO4 NO2 b)

Answer 1

conc HNO3 come H₂SO4 This reaction example of The reagent is nitration of benzene ring. Electrophilic Aromatic substitution. used is conc HNO3 + conc H₂SO4 KLDU +O- O-NO2 + tisoy } H-os-04 + H-Ö -NO₂ T I tNow H-0: 11-07NO2 + Н 11 H Altack of electrophile (NO27) e Hiso (elimination of H) One of the t present on benzene ring is replaced by the incoming electrophile ie. Not.