Asked by Keredin Muktar on May 01, 2024
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Why is the following structure not a meso compound? 
Meso Compound
A molecule with multiple chiral centers that is superimposable on its mirror image due to an internal plane of symmetry.
- Identify meso compounds and explain their significance in stereochemistry.
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Zybrea KnightMay 06, 2024
Final Answer :
The functional group at the top (aldehyde) is different from the bottom (alcohol) and thus there is no internal reflective plane in the molecule.
Learning Objectives
- Identify meso compounds and explain their significance in stereochemistry.
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