WHY O-CHLOROTOULENE HAS LOWER BOILING POINT THAN P-CHLORO TOULENE
Gosula Madhukar , 9 Years ago
Grade 12th Pass
1 Answers
Rohit Kundu
The boiling point of para isomer is quite higher than that of ortho or meta isomers. This is due to the fact that it has a symmetrical structure and therefore, its molecules can easily pack closely in the crystal lattice. As a result, intermolecular forces of attraction are stronger and therefore, greater energy is required to break its lattice and its melts at higher temperature.
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