The most suitable method of separation of 1 mixture of ortho and para-nitrophenols is:
A
crystallisation
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B
steam distillation
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C
sublimation
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D
chromatography
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Solution
The correct option is B steam distillation The most suitable method of separation of 1:1 mixture of ortho and para-nitrophenols is steam distillation because they have a great difference in their boiling points. Hence, option B is correct.