Which of the following compounds is the electrophile species that reacts with benzene in the aromatic nitration reaction? Select one: a. HNO3 b. NO2+ c. HNO2 d. NO+ e. N3-

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Which of the following compounds is the electrophile species that reacts with benzene in the aromatic nitration reaction?

Select one:
a. HNO3
b. NO2+
c. HNO2
d. NO+
e. N3-
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