Which among the following statements best explains the purpose that sulfuric acid serve in the nitration test for aromaticity? A. a protecting group to prevent over-nitration B. a source of electrophiles to activate the aromatic ring for nitration C. a catalyst to convert nitrate to nitrite ion D. a temporary electrophile followed by its replacement with nitronium ion E. a catalyst to convert nitrate to nitronium ion Kindly explain your answer.

Which among the following statements best explains the purpose that sulfuric acid serve in the nitration test for aromaticity? A. a protecting group to prevent over-nitration B. a source of electrophiles to activate the aromatic ring for nitration C. a catalyst to convert nitrate to nitrite ion D. a temporary electrophile followed by its replacement with nitronium ion E. a catalyst to convert nitrate to nitronium ion Kindly explain your answer.

Organic Chemistry

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Author:William H. Brown, Brent L. Iverson, Eric Anslyn, Christopher S. Foote

Publisher:William H. Brown, Brent L. Iverson, Eric Anslyn, Christopher S. Foote

Chapter23: Amines

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 23.67P

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