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Chemistry Haloalkanes and Haloarenes NCERT Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

Assertion : p-dichlorobenzene has higher melting point than o-dichlorobenzene.

Reason : Stronger the van der Waal’s forces of attraction, higher is the melting point.

A
Both A and R are correct and R is correct explanation of A.
B
Both A and R are correct but R is not correct explanation of A.
C
A is correct but R is incorrect.
D
Both A and R are false.

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The correct answer is:
B

Among dichlorobenzenes, the p-isomer being symmetrical packs closely in the crystal lattice and hence, has much higher melting point than o- and m-isomers.

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