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NEET 2017
Exam
NEET
Year
2017
Subject
Chemistry
Chapter
General Organic Chemistry

NEET 2017 · Chemistry · General Organic Chemistry

The most suitable method of separation of 1: 1 mixture of ortho and...

The most suitable method of separation of 1:11: 1 mixture of ortho and para-nitrophenol is:

Options

  1. ASublimation
  2. BChromatography
  3. CCrystallisation
  4. DSteam distillation

Correct answer

D. Steam distillation

Step-by-step solution

The ortho and para isomers can be separated by steam distillation. o-nitrophenol is more volatile due to intramolecular hydrogen bonding.
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