Isomerism and StereochemistryhardMCQ SINGLE

Consider a meso compound, such as meso-tartaric acid. What fundamental structural property dictates Isomerism and Stereochemistry Chemistry Question

Question

Consider a meso compound, such as meso-tartaric acid. What fundamental structural property dictates its classification as a unique, optically inactive stereoisomer?

Answer: C

💡 Solution & Explanation

A meso compound is explicitly defined as a molecule that contains multiple stereogenic (chiral) centers but remains overall achiral and optically inactive due to an internal element of symmetry (like a Plane of Symmetry), leading to internal compensation of optical rotation.

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