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  4. Statement 1: p-Dichlorobenzene is less soluble in organic solvents than the corresponding o-isomer. Statement 2: o-Dichlorobenzene is polar while p-dichlorobenzene is non-polar.

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Q. Statement 1: p-Dichlorobenzene is less soluble in organic solvents than the corresponding o-isomer.
Statement 2: o-Dichlorobenzene is polar while p-dichlorobenzene is non-polar.

Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

Solution:

Correct Explanation: Being symmetrical, p-dichlorobenzene molecules fit closely in the crystal lattice.