Phenol on reaction with dilute nitric acid, gives two products. Which method will be most efficient for large scale separation ?
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JEE Main 2022 · 25 Jun · Shift 1, Chemistry question 71
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Official answer: C
Products. o- and p-nitrophenol. The ortho isomer has intramolecular hydrogen bonding, so it is volatile in steam; the para isomer is held by intermolecular H-bonds. Steam distillation separates them on a large scale.
(C)