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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

Melting point of o-Nitrophenol is lower than those of m-and o-isomers.

B

o-Nitrophenol is more volatile in steam than those of m-and p-isomers.

C

o-Nitrophenol shows Intramolecular H-bonding.

D

o-Nitrophenol shows Intermolecular H-bonding.

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The correct Answer is:
C
Because o- nitrophenol shows intra - molecular hydrogen bonding as :
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