Question

While separating a mixture of ortho and para nitro phenols by steam distillation ,name the isomer which will be steam volatile .Give reason

Answer 1

Answer:

The ortho and para isomers can be separated by steam distillation. o-Nitrophenol is steam volatile due to intramolecular hydrogen bonding while p-nitrophenol is less volatile due to intermolecular hydrogen bonding which causes the association of molecules.