Organic Chemistry
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Chapter 24, Problem 24.3P
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
The Fischer projection which is a meso compound is to be identified.
Concept introduction:
A meso compound is a compound which is bisected in two equal halves by an internal plane of symmetry. The two halves are the mirror images of each other. A meso compound has at least two stereocenters.
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Chapter 24 Solutions
Organic Chemistry
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