$Ortho$-nitrophenol is steam volatile whereas $para$-nitrophenol is not. This is due to

  • A
    Intramolecular hydrogen bonding present in $ortho$-nitrophenol
  • B
    Intermolecular hydrogen bonding
  • C
    Intramolecular hydrogen bonding present in $para$-nitrophenol
  • D
    None of these

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