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  4. The dipole moment of o - , m - and p - dichlorobenzene will be in the following decreasing order

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Q. The dipole moment of $o - , m -$ and $p -$ dichlorobenzene will be in the following decreasing order

Solution:

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Net dipole moment $= \mu - \mu = 0$
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$\mu\,\cos\theta/2$
$\theta = 60^{\circ}$ in ortho compound
$\theta = 120^{\circ}$ in meta compound
$0 > m > p$