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While separating a mixture of ortho and para nitrophenols by steam distiliation, name the isomer whịch will be steam volatile. Give reason.

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O Nitrophenol is steam volatile because of intramolecularhydrogen bonding. FIGURE Therefore boiling point of O -nitrophenol is lower than para nitrophenol which shows intermoleclar H - -Bonding and has higher B.Pt.
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