Q. 28 E-c - Organic Chemistry (Mcmurry)

Question

Which, if any, of the following structures represent meso compounds? (Blue = N, green = Cl.)

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

(c).  Meso compounds

Step 1: Definition of meso compounds.

Molecules that have a plane of symmetry are known as meso compounds.

Step 2: Convert the given structure into atomic form

Green spheres representChlorine,black spheres—carbon,and grey spheresrepresenthydrogen.

According to the representation of the atoms, draw the structure of the compound,

Step 3: Assign the configuration

Try to find out the configuration of the compound as shown given below.

Configuration of both chiral center present in the molecule is R.

Hence, both the center has similar configuration.

Step 4: Identify the plane of symmetry.

As the plane of symmetry is present in the molecule, this compound is meso compound.