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Phenol on reaction with dilute nitric acid, gives two products. Which method will be most efficient for large scale separation?

Updated On: Jul 6, 2024
  • Chromatographic separation
  • Fractional crystallisation
  • Steam distillation
  • Sublimation
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

o-Nitrophenol and p-Nitrophenol is separation by steam distillation.

o-Nitrophenol and p-Nitrophenol can be easily separated by steam distillation.

So, the correct option is (C): Steam distillation

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Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers

Alcohol is formed when a saturated carbon atom bonds to a hydroxyl (-OH) group. It is an organic compound that contains a hydroxyl functional group attached to a carbon atom.

Phenol is formed when the -OH group replaces the hydrogen atom in benzene. It is an organic compound in which a hydroxyl group directly attaches to an aromatic hydrocarbon.

Ether is formed when oxygen atom bonds to two alkyl or aryl groups. It is an organic compound that has an oxygen atom that is connected to two aryl and alkyl groups.

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