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Haloalkanes And Haloarenes

Question
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Why is the boiling point of iodo-benzene higher than chlorobenzene?

Solution
The boiling point of iodo-benzene higher than chlorobenzene because iodine atom is larger than chlorine atom and vander waal force of attraction is more in iodine. Thus, greater will be the boiling point.