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Published on: August 13, 2026
The most suitable method of separation of 1 : 1 mixture of ortho and
para ‐ nitrophenols is
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
The 
‐ and 
‐ nitrophenols are separated by steam distillation since 
‐ isomer
is steam volatile due to intramolecular 
‐ bonding while 
‐ isomer is not steam volatile due to association of molecules by intermolecular 
‐ bonding.
( 
‐ Nitrophenol)
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