Question
Chemistry Question on Alcohols, Phenols And Ethers
While separating a mixture of ortho and para nitrophenols by steam distillation, name the isomer which will be steam volatile. Give reason.
Answer
Intramolecular H-bonding is present in o-nitrophenol.In p-nitrophenol, the molecules are strongly associated due to the presence of intermolecular bonding. Hence,o-nitrophenol is steam volatile.
