Explain why p-xylene has higher melting point than the correspond… - Vidyadip

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Explain why p-xylene has higher melting point than the corresponding ortho or meta-isomers.

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Answer

The para-isomer has a more symmetrical structure, allowing it to fit better into the crystal lattice than the other or meta-isomer.

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