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(a)
Interpretation: A meso compound for the given molecule is to be drawn.
Concept introduction: Meso compound is an optically inactive compound which has chiral centers and a plane of symmetry. Chiral carbon centers are those which are attached by four different groups.
(b)
Interpretation: A meso compound for the given molecule is to be drawn.
Concept introduction: Meso compound is an optically inactive compound which has chiral centers and a plane of symmetry. Chiral carbon centers are those which are attached by four different groups.
(c)
Interpretation: A meso compound for the given molecule is to be drawn.
Concept introduction: Meso compound is an optically inactive compound which has chiral centers and a plane of symmetry. Chiral carbon centers are those which are attached by four different groups.
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