Organic Chemistry 9th Edition

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1305080483
ISBN 13: 978-1-30508-048-5

Chapter 5 - Stereochemistry at Tetrahedral Centers - Problem - Page 135: 16

Answer

Structure a and structure d are meso compounds.

Work Step by Step

a) This is a meso compound because it has a symmetrical plane. Also it has a r and s conformation carbon which makes it meso. b) This is not a meso compound because both of its carbons are r conformation. c) This is not a meso compound because it does not have a symmetrical plane. d) This is a mesocompound because it has a symmetrical plane. The two carbons are r and s conformation which makes it meso.
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