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Q. A mixture of $o$-nitrophenol and $p$-nitrophenol can be separated by

Organic Chemistry – Some Basic Principles and Techniques

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A mixture of $o$-nitrophenol and $p$-nitrophenol can be separated by steam distillation. $o$-nitrophenol is steam volatile due to intramolecular hydrogen bonding, whereas $p$-nitrophenol is less volatile due to intermolecular hydrogen bonding.

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