Nitrobenzene can be prepared from benzene by using a mixture of conc. \[HN{{O}_{3}}\] and conc. \[{{H}_{2}}S{{O}_{4}}.\] In the nitrating mixture, \[HN{{O}_{3}}\] acts as a [IIT-JEE 1997]

Nitrobenzene can be prepared from benzene by using a mixture of conc.

1.	Nitrobenzene can be prepared from benzene by using a mixture of conc. \[HN{{O}_{3}}\] and conc. \[{{H}_{2}}S{{O}_{4}}.\] In the nitrating mixture, \[HN{{O}_{3}}\] acts as a [IIT-JEE 1997]
A.	Base
B.	Acid
C.	Reducing agent
D.	Catalyst
Answer» B. Acid