Benzene can be nitrated to give nitrobenzene.

a. Name the mechanism for this reaction.

b. The species attacking benzene in the reaction is NO₂⁺. How is this generated in the reaction mixture?(Name the substances used and give a chemical reaction leading to the formation of NO₂⁺.)

c. Suggest a suitable temperature for this reaction.

d. Use curly arrows to show the mechanism of how benzene reacts with NO₂⁺ to produce nitrobenzene.

e. The structure of a common household substance is given below:

i. Give the molecular formula of the compound.

ii. Suggest a use for this compound in the home. Explain your suggestion.

iii. When bromine water is added to a solution of the compound, it is decolorised. Suggest two structures for the product of the reaction.

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OH H;C CH3