NEETChemistryAlcohols Phenols and Ethers
Out of o-nitrophenol and p-nitrophenol, which is more volatile and why?
Options
- Ao-Nitrophenol is more volatile because it forms intramolecular H bond whereas molecules of p-Nitrophenol get a
- Bp-Nitrophenol is more volatile because the nitro group is closer to the phenolic -OH group, enhancing hydrogen
- Co-Nitrophenol is more volatile because it has a lower molecular weight than p-nitrophenol.
- Dp-Nitrophenol is more volatile because it has a lower molecular weight than o-nitrophenol.
Correct answer
A. o-Nitrophenol is more volatile because it forms intramolecular H bond whereas molecules of p-Nitrophenol get a
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (A) o-Nitrophenol is more volatile because it forms intramolecular H bond whereas molecules of p-Nitrophenol get associated through intermolecular H bond