Question

The most suitable method of separation of 1 : 1 mixture of ortho and para-nitrophenols

Answer 1

The most suitable method of separation of 1 : 1 mixture of ortho and para-nitrophenols is steam distillation.

Answer 2

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The most suitable method of separation of 1:1 mixture of Ortho and para-nitrophenols is

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Due to intramolecular hydrogen bond (chelation) boiling point of o-nitrophenol is less than p-nitrophenol. So they can be separated by steam distillation method.

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