Haloalkanes And Haloarenes Question 5

Question 5 - 31 January - Shift 1

The correct order of melting point of dichlorobenzenes is

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

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Answer: (4)

Solution:

Formula: Melting Point Of DiChloroBenzene

b.p / K 453

m.p / K

256

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446

249

448

323

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