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The melting point of o-hydroxybenzaldehyde (A) is lower than that of p-hydroxybenzaldehyde (B). This is because:
The melting point of o-hydroxybenzaldehyde (A) is lower than that of p-hydroxybenzaldehyde (B). This is because:
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Intramolecular hydrogen bonds generally make molecules less capable of extensive network bonding compared to intermolecular interactions.
Updated On: Mar 17, 2025
- Both (A) and (B) have intermolecular H-bonding
- (A) has intermolecular H-bonding and (B) has intramolecular H-bonding
- Both (A) and (B) have intramolecular H-bonding
(A) has intramolecular H-bonding and (B) has intermolecular H-bonding
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The Correct Option is D
Solution and Explanation
Intramolecular hydrogen bonding in o-hydroxybenzaldehyde (A) results in a less rigid structure compared to p-hydroxybenzaldehyde (B), where intermolecular hydrogen bonding leads to a higher degree of molecular association and therefore a higher melting point.
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