$o-$Nitrophenol is less soluble in water than $p-$ and $m-$nitrophenols because:
- A$o-$Nitrophenol is more volatile than $m-$ and $p-$ isomers.
- B$o-$Nitrophenol shows intramolecular $H-$bonding.
- C$o-$Nitrophenol shows intermolecular $H-$bonding.
- DMelting point of $o-$nitrophenol is lower than those of $m-$ and $p-$ isomers.
Explore More
Similar Questions
The maximum number of hydrogen bonds that a molecule of water can have is
When ice melts to form liquid water at $0\,^{\circ}C$,there is a contraction in volume. This is due to
Difficult
View SolutionWhich of the following statements is not correct?
Medium
View SolutionIn which of the following substances will hydrogen bonds be strongest?
Identify which molecule in each of the following pairs has stronger $H$-bonding:
$(i)$ $H_2O$ and $H_2S$
$(ii)$ $NH_3$ and $PH_3$
$(iii)$ $HF$ and $HCl$
$(i)$ $H_2O$ and $H_2S$
$(ii)$ $NH_3$ and $PH_3$
$(iii)$ $HF$ and $HCl$
Medium
View SolutionVedclass Products
For Students
Vedclass Test Series
Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.
Start Free TrialFor Teachers
Exam Paper Generator
Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.
Try FreeFor Institutes
Online Exam Module
Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.
See Demo