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  • Stuck here, help me understand: The most suitable method of separation of 1:1 mixture of ortho and para-nitrophenols is:

The most suitable method of separation of 1:1 mixture of ortho and para-nitrophenols is:

  • Option 1)

    Chromatography

  • Option 2)

    Crystallisation

  • Option 3)

    Steam distillation

  • Option 4)

    Sublimation

 

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Steam Distillation -

This method is used to separate substances which are steam volatile and are immiscible with water.

- wherein

e.g.   O-nitrophenol and P-nitrophenol

 

 Steam distillation is the most suitable method of separation of 1 : 1 mixture of ortho and para nitrophenols as there are intramolecular H-bonds in ortho nitrophenol.

 


Option 1)

Chromatography

Incorrect

Option 2)

Crystallisation

Incorrect

Option 3)

Steam distillation

Correct

Option 4)

Sublimation

Incorrect

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