Nitrobenzene is produced commercially by nitrating benzene with a mixed acid containing 39% nitric acid, 53% sulphuric acid and 8% water. A charge is made up of 655 kg benzene and 1360 kg of mixed...

Nitrobenzene is produced commercially by nitrating benzene with a mixed acid containing 39% nitric

acid, 53% sulphuric acid and 8% water. A charge is made up of 655 kg benzene and 1360 kg of mixed

acid. The reaction is 95% complete. Calculate (a) the quantity of nitrobenzene produced and (b) the

quantity and quality of spent acid