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Ortho -nitrophenol is less soluble in wa...

Ortho -nitrophenol is less soluble in water than `p`-and `m-`nitrophenols because

A

o-nitrophenol is more volatile steam than those of m-and p-isomers

B

o-nitrophenol shows intramolecular H-bonding

C

o-nitrophenol shows intermolecular H-bonding

D

Melting point of o-nitrophenol is lower than those of m-and p-isomers

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The correct Answer is:
B
Intra-molecular H-bonding
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