Class 12 Chemistry - Chapter Alcohols Phenols and Ethers NCERT Solutions | While separating a mixture of ortho and

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Question 8

While separating a mixture of ortho and para nitrophenols by steam distillation, name the isomer which will be steam volatile. Give reason.

Answer

Intramolecular H-bonding is present in o-nitrophenol. In p-nitrophenol, the molecules are strongly associated due to the presence of intermolecular bonding. Hence, o-nitrophenol is steam volatile.

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