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Phenol on reaction with dilute nitric acid, gives two products. Which method will be most efficient for large scale separation?

ChemistryGeneral Organic ChemistryJEE MainJEE Main 2022 (25 Jun Shift 1)
Options:
  • A Chromatographic separation
  • B Steam distillation
  • C Fractional Crystallisation
  • D Sublimation
Solution:
2545 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: Steam distillation

The compound A is steam volatile. It is due to the presence of intramolecular hydrogen bonding in the compound A. Hence, the above mixture can be separated by steam distillation.

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