MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #4514

The product of the reaction between benzene and nitric acid in the presence of sulfuric acid is

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #4514

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The product of the reaction between benzene and nitric acid in the presence of sulfuric acid is

    • A) Nitrobenzene
    • B) Phenol
    • C) Benzaldehyde
    • D) Benzoic acid

    Answer: Nitrobenzene

    Explanation: Nitration of benzene gives nitrobenzene. The reaction is an electrophilic aromatic substitution.