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Published on: August 12, 2026
ortho-nitrophenol is less soluble in water than 
- and 
-nitrophenols because
A
-nitrophenol is more volatile steam than those of 
- and 
-isomers.
B
-nitrophenol shows intramolecular H-bonding C
o-nitrophenol shows intermolecular H-bonding
D
melting point of 
-nitrophenol is lower than those of 
- and 
-isomers
-nitrophenol is lower than those of - and -isomers
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
There is intramolecular H-bonding in o-nitrophenol and thus solubility in water is decreased.
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