Which of the Following Compounds Is a Meso Compound

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following compounds is a meso compound?

• A)(2R,3S)-dichlorobutane
• B)(2R,3R)-dichlorobutane
• C)(2R,3S)-3-chloro-2-butanol
• D)(2R,3R)-3-chloro-2-butanol

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