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1
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Write the two equations to show the formation of nitronium ion from H2SO4 and HNO3

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H2SO4 + HNO3 —> HSO4- + H2NO3+ H2NO3+ —> NO2+ + H2O

2
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Name the type of mechanism for Nitration and Friedel-Crafts Acylation?

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Electrophilic substitution

3
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What are the conditions for nitration?

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Conc HNO3, conc H2SO4, heat but less than 60 degrees

4
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Outline a mechanism for nitration.

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5
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Outline a mechanism for Friedel-Crafts acylation.

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6
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Once nitration has taken place, the product can be made into an Amine. State how

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Reduction using Tin and conc HCl

7
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What is the product of nitration used for?

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TNT (explosives)

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