There are three constitutional isomers ofdichlorobenzene:1. 1,2-dichlorobenzene2. 1,3-dichlorobenzene3. 1,4-dichlorobenzeneTwo of the three isomers belong to thesame point group.Which isomer belongs to a different pointgroup than the other two?

Please find below the structure of all the isomers.

Answered: There are three constitutional isomers…

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There are three constitutional isomers of dichlorobenzene: 1. 1,2-dichlorobenzene 2. 1,3-dichlorobenzene 3. 1,4-dichlorobenzene Two of the three isomers belong to the same point group. Which isomer belongs to a different point group than the other two?