The attacking or reactive electrophilic species in the nitration of benzene with concentrated $HNO_3$ and $H_2SO_4$ is:

  • A
    $NO_2^-$
  • B
    $NO_2^+$
  • C
    $NO_3^-$
  • D
    $NO_2$

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