MCQ
A compound whose molecules are superimposable on their mirror images even through they contain an asymmetric carbon atom is called
  • A meso compound
  • B
    An erythro isomer
  • C
    A threo isomer
  • D
    a glycol

Answer

Correct option: A.
A meso compound
a
Compound whose moelcules are superimposable on their mirror images even though it contain asymmetric carbon atoms is called a meso compound Due to presence of plane of symmetry, they are optically inactive even though contains chiral carbons.

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