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o-nitrophenol is more volatile than p-ni...

o-nitrophenol is more volatile than p-nitrophenol it is due to

A

Resonance

B

Hyperconjugation

C

Hydrogen bonding

D

Steric hindrance

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The correct Answer is:
C

p-nitrophenol forms intermolecular hydrogen bond so it has high boiling point and less volatile.
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