Q. The most suitable method of separation of 1 : 1 mixture of ortho and para - nitrophenols is :
A) Sublimation
B) Chromatography
C) Crystallisation
D) Steam distillation
Explanation
[Solution] o-Nitrophenol (intramolecular H-bonding) is steam volatile; p-nitrophenol is not. Answer (4).
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