Uploaded October 2023 | Updated September 2026, 9 hours ago

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In this video, we look at the nitration of benzene. First we explore the conditions for the reaction. We then look at the three stages: formation of the electrophile, electrophilic substitution and regeneration of the catalyst. Finally, we explore why it is important that the temperature is kept at 50 degrees celsius.