Chemistry A-Level
Generation of the nitronium ion
What Generation of the nitronium ion means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for OCR.
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The nitronium ion, NO₂⁺, is generated by protonation and loss of water from nitric acid, with concentrated sulfuric acid acting as catalyst and dehydrating agent.
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