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Which explains that O- nitrophenol is more volatile than p- nitrophenol:

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In o - nitrophenol, there exists intramolecular H-bonding which makes it more volatile whereas in p-nitrophenol, intermolecular hydrogen bonding exists, which makes it less volatile. That.s why, o-nitrophenol has lower boiling point than p-nitrophenol.
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