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Catalyst reforms:
HSO4 - + H+ H2SO4
d)Extra information 1. NO2 + electrophile is attracted to the electron rich, pi electrons in benzene ring.
2. A pair of electrons from the benzene ring moves out to form a covalent bond with nitronium
ion, NO2 +.
3. The positive charge intermediate does not have delocalisation of electrons.
4. A proton is lost from the intermediate to get back the delocalisation of electrons in the
benzene ring.