Out of $o$- and $p$-dibromobenzene,which one has a higher melting point and why?

  • A
    $o$-dibromobenzene due to higher polarity.
  • B
    $p$-dibromobenzene due to its symmetrical structure.
  • C
    $o$-dibromobenzene due to higher intermolecular forces.
  • D
    $p$-dibromobenzene due to higher molecular weight.

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