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The suitable method for separation of a mixture of ortho and para nitrophenols is
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Correct option: D
steam distillation
Option D is correct because ortho and para nitrophenols have different volatilities due to intramolecular hydrogen bonding in ortho-nitrophenol, allowing separation by steam distillation.
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