Phenol on reaction with dilute nitric acid, gives two products. Which method will be most effective for large scale separation ?
- (A)Chromatographic separation
- (B)Fractional Crystallisation
- (C)Steam distillation✓ Correct
- (D)Sublimation
Answer: (C)
Solution
Phenol reacts with dilute nitric acid to give a mixture of o-nitrophenol and p-nitrophenol.

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