$o-$Nitrophenol is less soluble in water than $p-$ and $m-$Nitrophenols because:
- A$o-$Nitrophenol is more volatile in steam than those of $m-$ and $p-$ isomers.
- B$o-$Nitrophenol shows intramolecular $H-$bonding.
- C$o-$Nitrophenol shows intermolecular $H-$bonding.
- DMelting point of $o-$Nitrophenol is lower than those of $m-$ and $p-$isomers.
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