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Ortho-nitrophenol is less soluble in water than p- and m-nitrophenols because

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a

o-nitrophenol shows intramolecular H-bonding

b

melting point of o-nitrophenol is lower than those of m- and p-isomers

c

o-nitrophenol shows intermolecular H-bonding

d

o-nitrophenol is more volatile steam than those of m and p-isomers.

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

There is intramolecular H-bonding in o-nitrophenol and thus solubility in water is decreased.

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