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

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

(b) o-nitrophenol shows intramolecular H-bonding

(c) o-nitrophenol shows intramolecular H-bonding

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

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Correct Option(b) o-nitrophenol shows intramolecular H-bonding

Explanation:

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

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