(a) While separating a mixture of ortho and para nitrophenols by steam distillation, name the isomer which will be steam volatile. Give reason. (b) Alcohols are comparatively more soluble in water than hydrocarbons of comparable molecular masses. Explain this fact. (c) Give major products that are formed by heating of the following ethers with HI

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TextSolubility of Alcohols in WaterPhysical Properties of PhenolsChemical Reactions of Ethers

Why is the C – O bond length in phenols less than that in methanol ?

Physical Properties of Phenols

Arrange the following in order of increasing boiling point : Ethoxyethane, Butanal, Butanol, n-butane

How can phenol be prepared from anisole ? Give reaction.

Illustrate hydroboration – oxidation reaction with an example.

Write the chemical equation for the following :

When diethyl ether is heated with excess of HI, it produces :