CBSE 2025 · Region 7 · Set 3 · Q13 · 1 mark
Assertion (A) : A mixture of $\displaystyle o$-nitrophenol and $\displaystyle p$-nitrophenol can be separated by fractional distillation. $\displaystyle \operatorname{Reason}(R)$ : $\displaystyle o$-nitrophenol is steam volatile due to intramolecular hydrogen bonding.
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(D)
Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
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