MHT CET Chemistry question

o-Chlorotoluene and p-Chlorotoluene can be easily separated

(A)As there is a large difference in their melting pointCorrect
(B)As they occur in different states
(C)As they do not form hydrogen bonds
(D)By diffusion

Answer: (A)

Solution

The para isomer is more symmetrical and packs better in the crystal, so its melting point is much higher than that of the ortho isomer (liquid at room temperature) and they

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