Q. 28 E-a
Question
Which, if any, of the following structures represent meso compounds? (Blue = N, green = Cl.)
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(a). Meso compounds
1Step 1: Definition of Meso compounds.
Molecules that have a plane of symmetry are known as meso compounds.
2Step 2: Convert the given structure into atomic form.
Red spheres representoxygen,Black spheres—carbon, Grey spheres—hydrogen.
According to the representation of the atoms, draw the structure of the compound as shown below.
3Step 3: Identify the plane of symmetry.
As the plane of symmetry is present in the compound, it can be considered as Meso compounds.
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