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

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O-Nirtrophenol is steam volatile due to intramolecular H-bonding.
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  • Steam distillation is applied for the separation of those compounds which are

    A
    steam volatile and soluble in water..
    B
    steam volatile and decompose in water
    C
    steam volatile and insoluble in water
    D
    capable of chemical reaction in water

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