Nitration of Benzene

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Which ion is needed to form nitrobenzene from benzene?
NO2+
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What is the mechanism to form nitrobenzene from benzene?
electrophilic substitution
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Where is an electrophile attracted to?
an electron rich carbon atom/delocalised electron cloud at the centre of benzene
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What temperature is needed for then nitration of benzene?
50 degrees celsius
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Uses of nitrobenzene?
Dyes/ Pesticides/ Pharmaceuticals
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