Which of the following will have a meso-isomer also? | Chemistry | SolveeIt | Solveeit

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Question

Which of the following will have a meso-isomer also?

A

2, 3- Dichloropentane

B

2, 3-Dichlorobutane

C

2-Chlorobutane

D

2-Hydroxypropanoic acid

Answer

2, 3-Dichlorobutane

Explanation

Solution

The compound has two similar asymmetric $C$ -atoms. It has plane of symmetry and exists in meso form.