Question
Chemistry Question on Organic Chemistry- Some Basic Principles and Techniques
The most suitable method of separation of 1:1 mixture of ortho and para-nitrophenols is :
A
Chromatography
B
Crystallisation
C
Steam distillation
D
Sublimation
Answer
Steam distillation
Explanation
Solution
Steam distillation is the most suitable method of separation of 1:1 mixture of ortho and para nitrophenols as there is intramolecular H-bonds in ortho nitrophenol.