Which concept best explains that o-nitrophenol is more volatile than p-nitrophenol

Resonance

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Hyperconjugation

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Hydrogen bonding

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Steric hindrence

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Solution

The correct option is C
Hydrogen bonding

o-Nitrophenol has intramolecular hydrogen bonding but p-Nitrophenol has intermolecular hydrogen bonding so boiling point of p-Nitrophenol is more than o-Nitrophenol.

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