Question

(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

Phenol is an aromatic alcohol that is used to prepare many important compounds such as picric acid. Phenol is widely used in household and industrial settings as a cleaner and disinfectant. It is also used as a primary chemical to make plastics. Phenol is less soluble in water as compared to aliphatic alcohol. Some aliphatic alcohols are toxic and can be addictive.