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Why is o-nitrophenol steam volatile?
AStrong ionic bonding
BIts higher molar mass
CIntermolecular association
DIntramolecular H-bonding
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Intramolecular H-bonding
Internal hydrogen bonding stops molecules associating, so the ortho isomer distils with steam.
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