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Why ortho dichlorobenzene has higher boiling point than para and meta dichlorobenzene?

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The isomer of dichlorobenzene which has highest boiling point

Q. Which has a higher melting point between

1, 3 -

dichlorobenzene and

1, 4 -

dichlorobenzene?

Q. p-Dichlorobenzene has higher melting point than those of o- and m-isomers. Discuss.

Q. Why does p-dichlorobenzene have a higher m.p than its o- and m- isomers?

Q. Assertion :Chlorobenzene on treatment with

C l_{2} / A l C l_{3}

gives mainly p-dichlorobenzene. Reason: Chlorine activate the ring towards an electrophile at ortho and para positions.

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