Out of the two compounds shown below, the vapour pressure of B at a particular temperature is expected to be:–
A
Higher than that of A
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B
Lower than that of A
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C
Same as that of A
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D
Cannot predict
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Solution
The correct option is A Higher than that of A Due to intramolecular hydrogen bonding o–nitrophenol possesses lesser boiling point than p-nitrophenol which has intermolecular hydrogen bonding. So, the vapour pressure of B would be higher than that of A as it is more volatile.