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The most suitable method of separation of a mixture of ortho and para nitrophenol in the ratio `1:1` is :

A

Chromatography

B

Crystallisation

C

steam distillation

D

sublimation

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The ortho and para isomers can be separated by steam distillation `o-`Nitrophenol is steam volatile due to intramolecular hydrogen bonding while `p-`nitro phenol less volatile due to intermolecular hydrogen bonding which cause association of molecular.
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