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JEE Main 2021 · ChemistryMultiple choiceTwo statementsEasyConceptual

JEE Main 26 February 2021, Shift 1, Chemistry Q46

Question 46 of 90 in this shift, Chemistry question 16 of 30, Section A.

Given below are two statements : Statement I : oo-Nitrophenol is steam volatile due to intramolecular hydrogen bonding. Statement II : oo-Nitrophenol has high melting due to hydrogen bonding. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
  1. (1)Both Statement I and Statement II are true
  2. (2)Both Statement I and Statement II are false
  3. (3)Statement I is true but Statement II is falseOfficial answer
  4. (4)Statement I is false but Statement II is true

Official answer

Option 3

NTA final key.

Chapter
Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers
Topic
Alcohols and Phenols
Idea tested
Phenol Nitration and Steam Volatility

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Asked 2× in all
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