What is the catalyst for nitration of an aromatic compound? O sulfur trioxide Sulfuric acid hydroxy-benzene...

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H₂SO4 acts as catalyst for nitration l Both bennene & Nitrobenzene are planer difference is nitrobenzene is ring deactivating

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