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

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

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Pawan Prajapati
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3 years ago
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Ortho-Nitro phenol exhibit intramolecular hydrogen bonding and para-Nitro phenol exhibit intermolecular hydrogen bonding. The ortho isomer is steam volatile because there is not intermolecular association.


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