Chemistry · Organic Chemistry

Consider the nitration of phenol with dilute nitric acid to form ortho and para-nitrophenol. Read the following statements: Statement I: The major product is ortho-nitrophenol due to intramolecular hydrogen bonding, and the minor product is para-nitrophenol. Statement II: Ortho and para-nitrophenol can be separated by steam distillation. Choose the correct option: