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

Distillation

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Crystallization

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Solution

The correct option is A Distillation
In o-nitrophenol intramolecular H-bonding is present and hence, it is more volatile than p-nitrophenol in which intermolecular H-bonding make it is less volatile.

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