Benzene + I2 +HNO3-----> ?? ..... please explain too..!!!
Benzene on reaction with Iodine in the presence of nitric acid produce iodobenzene.
Here nitric acid acts as an oxidising agent (converts iodine into I+ ), and makes the iodine as an electrophile.
Here nitric acid acts as an oxidising agent (converts iodine into I+ ), and makes the iodine as an electrophile.