NEETChemistryHaloalkanes and Haloarenes
What is the reason for the ease of separation of ortho and para isomers?
Options
- AThey have similar melting points.
- BThey have a small difference in their melting points.
- CThey have a large difference in their melting points.
- DThey cannot be separated.
Correct answer
C. They have a large difference in their melting points.
Step-by-step solution
The ortho and para isomers can be easily separated due to a large difference in their melting points.