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Which of the following isomers is more volatile o-nitrophenol or p-nitrophenol? and why?

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Answered by vedu14
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o-Nitrophenol forms intramolecular H bond whereas molecules of p-Nitrophenol get associated through intermolecular H bonding and relatively higher boiling point. Therefore, o-Nitrophenol is more steam volatile than p-Nitrophenol.
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