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Ortho isomer of nitrophenol is steam vol...

Ortho isomer of nitrophenol is steam volatile due to _________.

A

inter molecular hydrogen bonding

B

intra molecular hydrogen bonding

C

hydrogen bonding

D

covalent bonding

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The correct Answer is:
B
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