The boiling point of $p$-nitrophenol is higher than that of $o$-nitrophenol because:

  • A
    $p$-nitrophenol has intermolecular hydrogen bonding and $o$-nitrophenol has intramolecular hydrogen bonding.
  • B
    $p$-nitrophenol has intramolecular hydrogen bonding and $o$-nitrophenol has intermolecular hydrogen bonding.
  • C
    $p$-nitrophenol is polar while $o$-nitrophenol is non-polar.
  • D
    Van der Waals forces are stronger in $o$-nitrophenol.

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