Question

Which of the following is sparingly soluble in water?

• A. $2,6-$ dihydrobenzoic add
• B. $p$ -nitrophenol
• C. $o$ -nitrophenol
• D. Ethanoic acid

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

In $o$-nitrophenol, due to intermolecular $H$-bonding, solubility decreases. Therefore, it is less soluble.