Q43 / 62 · NTA Abhyas (JEE Main) 2020 · Chemistry · Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
Which of the following compounds will have the highest melting point here?


- AIII
- Correct answerBII
- CI
- DThey have equal melting point
Solution
Compound II is most symmetrical because it has both groups and Br atoms are apposite to each other therefore, it fits in the crystal lattice better than the other two isomers and hence it has high melting point.
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.