Consider the following reaction: The correct option(s) regarding the products X and Y is/are:
A
Water solubility of Y is greater than X
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B
Boiling point of X is greater than Y
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C
X is more volatile than Y
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D
Melting point of X is greater than Y
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Solution
The correct options are A Water solubility of Y is greater than X C X is more volatile than Y The ortho isomer has intramolecular Hydrogen bonding and hence has a lesser boiling point and is more volatile.
The para isomer has intermolecular hydrogen bonding and has a greater boiling point and is less volatile.
Para isomers generally possess more melting point owing to their structure which can fit more easily in a lattice.