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Ortho–Nitrophenol is less soluble in water than p– and m– Nitrophenols because :

Option: 1

o–Nitrophenol is more volatile in steam than those of m – and p–isomers


Option: 2

o–Nitrophenol shows Intramolecular H–bonding


Option: 3

o–Nitrophenol shows Intermolecular H–bonding


Option: 4

Melting point of o–Nitrophenol is lower than those of m–and p–isomers.


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o- Nitrophenol is stable due to intramolecular hydrogen bonding.

o- Nitrophenol is less soluble in water than p- and m-nitrophenols due to intermolecular hydrogen bonding, which is difficult to break.

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