Nitrobenzene

Nitrobenzene is an organic compound. It is the simplest aromatic nitro compound. These chemicals are also called nitrobenzenes. It has the chemical formula .

 Production 
Nitrobenzene is made by adding a nitronium cation to a benzene ring. The nitronium is an electrophile attracted to the aromatic ring of the benzene. This reaction is a type of electrophilic aromatic substitution. The nitronium is normally made from nitric acid and another strong acid like sulfuric acid.

 Uses 
Nitrobenzene can be reduced into aniline. The nitro group reacts with hydrogen gas and a catalyst like Raney nickel.

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Category:Aromatic compounds
Category:Nitro compounds