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Why is p-nitrophenol less volatile than o-nitrophenol?
ChemistryAlcohols Phenols and EthersNEET
Options:
  • A Due to intramolecular hydrogen bonding
  • B Due to intermolecular hydrogen bonding
  • C Due to resonance stabilisation
  • D Due to dipole-dipole interactions
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Due to intermolecular hydrogen bonding
Para-nitrophenol forms intermolecular hydrogen bonds between molecules, making it less volatile compared to ortho-nitrophenol.

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