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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 steam volatile than its 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
Compounds involved in chelation become non-polar. Consequently, such compounds are soluble in non-polar solvents like ether, benzene etc. and are only sparingly soluble in water whereas meta and para isomers are more soluble in water & less soluble in non-polar solvents.
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