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

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To solve the question regarding the steam volatility of ortho- and para-nitrophenols, we need to analyze the molecular structures and the types of hydrogen bonding present in each isomer. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Structures of the Isomers**: - Ortho-nitrophenol (o-nitrophenol) has the nitro group (-NO2) and hydroxyl group (-OH) on adjacent carbon atoms of the benzene ring. - Para-nitrophenol (p-nitrophenol) has the nitro group and hydroxyl group on opposite sides of the benzene ring. ...
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  • The most suitable method of separation of 1:1 mixture of ortho and para-nitrophenols is : sublimation chromatography crystallisation steam distillation

    A
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    B
    chromatography
    C
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    B
    steam volatile and soluble in water
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    steam volatile and sparingly soluble in water
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    inliquid form in steam and solid form in water.
  • Assertion: o- and p -nitrophenol can be separated by steam distillation. Reason: o- nitrophenols have intramolecular hydorgen bonding while p -nitrophenols exists as associated molecules.

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    if both assertioon and reason are true and reason is the corrct explanation of assertion.
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    If both assertion and reason are ture but reason is not the corrcet explanation of assertion.
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