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Among the three isomers of nitrophenols, the one that is least soluble in water is _____.

A

o-nitrophenol

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m-nitrophenol

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p-nitrophenol

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o-nitrophenol and p-nitrophenol

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Solution

The correct option is A o-nitrophenol
Among the three isomers of nitrophenols, the one that is least soluble in water is o-nitrophenol due to formation of intramolecular hydrogen bonds. m-nitrophenol and p-nitrophenol form hydrogen bonds with water. Hence, they are more soluble.

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