MCQ
The dipole moment of $o, p$ and $m-$ dichlorobenzene will be in the order
  • A
    $o > p > m$
  • B
    $p > o > m$
  • C
    $m > o > p$
  • $o > m > p$

Answer

Correct option: D.
$o > m > p$
d
The dipole moment of $p$ - dichlorobenzene is zero because of symmetrical structure.

$o$-dichlorobenzene has a higher dipole moment due to a lower bond angle than the $m$-isomer. Hence, the order of increasing dipole moment is :

$p$-dichlorobenzene $\,<\, m$-dichlorobenzene $\,<\, o$-dichlorobenzene

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