Question
Chemistry Question on Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
Phenol on reaction with dilute nitric acid, gives two products. Which method will be most efficient for large scale separation?
A
Chromatographic separation
B
Fractional crystallisation
C
Steam distillation
D
Sublimation
Answer
Steam distillation
Explanation
Solution
o-Nitrophenol and p-Nitrophenol can be easily separated by steam distillation.
So, the correct option is (C): Steam distillation