Alcohols Phenols And Ethers Question 35
Question: The most suitable method of the separation of a 1 : 1 mixture of ortho and para nitrophenols is
[CBSE PMT 1994, 99; CPMT 1997]
Options:
A) Distillation
B) Sublimation
C) Crystallization
D) Chromatography
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
o- and p-nitrophenols are separated by steam distillation because o-nitrophenol is steam volatile while p-isomer is not.
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