Q.

Arrange the following in order of increasing dipole moment (I) Toluene (II) m-dichlorobenzene (III) o-dichlorobenzene (IV) p-dichlorobenzene :

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a

IV < I < II < III

b

IV < II < I < III

c

I < IV < II < III

d

IV < I < III < II

answer is C.

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IV < I < III < II

p-dichlorobenzene has zero dipole moment because of the symmetrical structure.

o-dichlorobenzene has more dipole moment than its meta isomer because of having low bond angle.

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