JEE Main2012ChemistryHydrocarbonsActual
Ortho-Nitrophenol is less soluble in water than p - and m - Nitrophenols because :
Options
- Ao- Nitrophenol is more volatile in steam than those of m - and p - isomers
- Bo- Nitrophenol shows Intramolecular H - bonding
- Co- Nitrophenol shows Intermolecular H - bonding
- DMelting point of o- Nitrophenol is lower than those of m - and p - isomers.
Correct answer
B. o- Nitrophenol shows Intramolecular H - bonding
Step-by-step solution
Intramolecular H -bonding decreases water solubility.