In the given reaction,$C_6H_6 + HNO_3 \xrightarrow{H_2SO_4} C_6H_5NO_2 + H_2O$,$HNO_3$ acts as:

  • A
    Acid
  • B
    Base
  • C
    Electrophile
  • D
    Catalyst

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Identify the correct method for the synthesis of the compound shown below from the following alternatives.

Assertion : Benzene exhibits two different bond lengths, due to $C-C$ single and $C=C$ double bonds.
Reason : Actual structure of benzene is a hybrid of the following two structures.

Acylation process is preferred over direct alkylation in the Friedel-Crafts reaction because:

Toluene contains:

In $FCR$ (Friedel-Crafts Reaction),toluene can be prepared by which of the following?

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