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Phenol on reaction with dilute Nitric acid forms two products (A) and (B). If the dipole movement of (A) is greater than (B) then select the correct answer statement.

Option: 1

A has intramolecular H - Bond


Option: 2

B has intermolecular H- Bond


Option: 3

A has a lesser volalility as compared to B.


Option: 4

A and B cannot be separated by Steam distillation.


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(A) has intermolecular H-bond and as a result has lesser steam volatility as compared to (B). Hence (A) and (B) can be separated by steam distillation.

Hence, the correct answer is (3).

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