A mixture of p-nitrophenol and o-nitrophenol can be separated by steam distillation. The o-nitrophenol is steam volatile, and the para isomer is not volatile. Explain. Base your answer on the ability of the isomers to form hydrogen bonds internally.

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A mixture of p-nitrophenol and o-nitrophenol can be separated by steam distillation. The o-nitrophenol is steam volatile, and the para isomer is not volatile. Explain. Base your answer on the ability of the isomers to form hydrogen bonds internally.

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