Question

Why is o nitrophenol steam volatile whereas p nitrophenol is not?

Answer 1

More volatile a compound is, lesser is melting point. ... Ortho nitrophenol is more volatile as compared to para nitro phenol. There is Intramolecular hydrogen bonding in ortho nitrophenol while in para nitrophenol there is intermolecular hydrogen bonding which causes association of molecules

Answer 2

Answer:

More volatile a compound is, lesser is melting point. ... Ortho nitrophenol is more volatile as compared to para nitro phenol. There is Intramolecular hydrogen bonding in ortho nitrophenol while in para nitrophenol there is intermolecular hydrogen bonding which causes association of molecules

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