Question
Chemistry Question on Haloalkanes and Haloarenes
Which of the following is a meso compound ?
A
trans-1, 4-dimethylcyclohexane
B
cis-1, 3-dimethylcyclohexane
C
trans-1, 3-dimethylcyclohexane
D
cis-1, 4-dimethylcyclohexane
Answer
cis-1, 3-dimethylcyclohexane
Explanation
Solution
cis - 1, 3-dimethylcyclohexane is a meso compound due to symmetry.