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Which phenol derivative is steam volatile?

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4-Nitrophenol 2-Nitrophenol Correct 2,4,6-Trinitrophenol Phenol

2-Nitrophenol is steam volatile due to intramolecular hydrogen bonding between -OH and -NO₂, reducing intermolecular forces, unlike 4-nitrophenol.

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