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Statement-1 : Nitrating mixture used for carrying out nitration of benzene consists of conc. HNO3+{HNO}_3+ conc. H2SO4{H}_2 {SO}_4.

Statement-2 : In presence of H2SO4,HNO3{H}_2 {SO}_4, {HNO}_3 acts as a base and produces NO2+{NO}_2^{+}ions.
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Correct option: A
Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true, Statement-2 is a correct explanation for Statement -1
Option A (Statement-1 is true, Statement-2 is true, Statement-2 is a correct explanation for Statement -1) is correct because the nitrating mixture consists of concentrated nitric acid and concentrated sulfuric acid, where sulfuric acid acts as a catalyst and helps generate the nitronium ion (NO2+{NO}_2^{+}).

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